Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9938
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Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9938
Leucine, molecular model. Essential alpha-amino acid contained in eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and fish. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (blue-green), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red)
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Atom Ball And Stick Chemical Weapon Nerve Agent Nerve Gas Neurotoxic Neurotoxin Organophosphate Poison Poisonous Sarin Sphere Toxic Toxin Warfare Weapon Weapon Of Mass Destruction Biochemical Biochemistry Molecular Model Molecular Structure
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This print showcases the molecular structure of Sarin nerve gas, known as F007 / 9938. The model, set against a pristine white background, vividly illustrates the intricate arrangement of atoms that compose this deadly chemical weapon. Represented by spheres in various colors, carbon appears in grey, hydrogen in blue-green, nitrogen in blue, and oxygen in red. Sarin is an organophosphorus compound classified as a neurotoxin due to its highly toxic nature. This molecule has been associated with warfare and acts as a potent poison when released into the environment. Its biochemical properties make it particularly dangerous and capable of causing severe harm to living organisms. Interestingly enough, Sarin shares structural similarities with leucine - an essential alpha-amino acid found naturally in various food sources such as eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken lamb cheese and fish. However paradoxical this may seem; these two molecules exist on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to their effects on life. The artwork's ball-and-stick representation allows us to appreciate both the beauty and danger inherent within this molecule simultaneously. It serves as a stark reminder of the potential devastation that can be caused by weapons of mass destruction like Sarin nerve gas while also highlighting the fascinating intricacies present at a microscopic level within our world of chemistry.
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