Combusting Collection

Semele burned by Jupiter, c. 1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 3664213)
2384621 Semele burned by Jupiter, c.1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 3664213) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 127x124 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Semele burned by Jupiter, c. 1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 2384621)
3664213 Semele burned by Jupiter, c.1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 2384621) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 127x124 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Fire-breathing rainbow lizard; British columbia canada

WWI - Military observation balloon shot down by German plane
Hot time for a " sausage". A British observation balloon is shot down by enemy planes during the First World War

Smoke-free coal burning C017 / 3709
Smoke-free coal burning on a home fire. This is coal which has been treated by low-temperature carbonisation, removing the parts of coal that create smoke

Sulphur flame test. Sulphur burning in air, producing a blue flame. The colour of the flame is caused by electrons that have been excited to a higher energy state

Piece of Potassium combusting in small glass beaker full of water

From alchemy to chemistry, 19th century
From alchemy to chemistry, 19th-century artwork. Alchemy is represented by the middle-aged man in the foreground, carrying out a distillation with an alembic

Magnesium camera flash, 19th century
Magnesium camera flash, 19th-century artwork. Magnesium is a highly reactive metal, burning in air with a bright flame. In both wire and powder form

Fire

Calcium flame test. Calcium burning in air, producing an orange flame. The colour of the flame is caused by electrons that have been excited to a higher energy state

Sodium burning in air. Sodium (Na) is a highly reactive metallic element from group one of the periodic table. It burns in air, reacting with atmospheric oxygen (O2) to form sodium oxide (Na2.O)

Fire. Flammable liquid burning on the ground

Potassium burning in air. Potassium (K) is a soft, highly reactive, alkali metal. In air it will burn with a brilliant flame to form potassium dioxide (or potassium superoxide, KO2)

Sulphur burning in air. Sulphur being burnt on a spoon, producing a blue flame. Sulphur is the tenth most abundant element in the universe. At room temperature it is a pale yellow, odourless solid

Methylbenzene burning
Methylbenzene (or toluene) burning in air. This produces a yellow flame and very sooty fumes due to incomplete combustion

Burning zinc (Zn) metal in oxygen (O2) gas. Zinc burns with an intense white flame. It forms zinc (II) oxide (ZnO)

Burning calcium (Ca) in oxygen (O2) gas. Calcium burns with an intense white flame, tinged with red at the edges. It forms calcium oxide (CaO)

Oil fire. Burning oil floating on the surface of water

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"From War to Mythology: The Combusting Moments in History and Art" In the midst of World War I, a military observation balloon was tragically shot down by a German plane, igniting flames that forever changed the course of history. Semele burned by Jupiter, captured on canvas in 1541, depicts the intense power and destructive force of divine combustion. Witness the mesmerizing sight of a fire-breathing rainbow lizard found in the enchanting landscapes of British Columbia, Canada. Discover the revolutionary concept of smoke-free coal burning with C017/3709 technology - an innovative step towards cleaner energy sources. A small glass beaker filled with water becomes an arena for a mesmerizing display as potassium combusts within its confines - showcasing nature's explosive beauty. Journey through time from alchemy to chemistry as we explore how scientific advancements transformed our understanding of combustion during the 19th century. Experience photography like never before with magnesium camera flashes from the 19th century - capturing moments illuminated by bursts of fiery brilliance. Fire: an elemental force that has captivated humanity since ancient times; its dance both awe-inspiring and fearsome in equal measure. Unveil vibrant hues through a calcium flame test, where this element reveals its true colors amidst flickering flames and shimmering heat. Behold sodium's captivating dance as it burns fiercely in air, illuminating surroundings with its radiant glow - reminding us of fire's untamed allure.