Ethanol Collection

Flame tests
Three ceramic dishes each containing burning ethanol. Each dish has a different colour flame due to chemicals that have been added to the ethanol

Mitsubishi A6M Zero aircraft, World War 2 C016 / 3818
Mitsubishi A6M2 (Zero). US Air Force photograph of a test flight of a captured Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 (Zero). This aircraft was being refined

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Maize or corn, Zea mays, Mais
5324393 Maize or corn, Zea mays, Mais by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Maize or corn, Zea mays, Mais)

Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat, 18th century
Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Engraving depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Ethanol flame. The flame is burning on a wick that is soaked in ethanol. As the ethanol on the end of the wick is burnt, more ethanol replaces it from the reservoir below

Harvesting corn in Nebraska

Cornfield in Nebraska

Model of Ethanol (C2H5OH) molecule, close-up

Space-filling Models showing the Molecules in Decomposition of Sugar to Ethanol and Carbon Dioxide during Fermentation

Sugar beet F006 / 9144
Sugar beet. Photographed in Shropshire, England

Biofuel production and use, diagram. At far left the first stage is the source material (biomass, plant or other organic material). This is added to a separation tank (centre left)

Scientist decanting ethanol
MODEL RELEASED. Close-up of a scientist decanting 70% ethanol into test tubes in a fume cupboard

Alcoholic depression, conceptual artwork
Alcoholic depression. Conceptual artwork of the face of a depressed woman with the chemical structure of alcohol (ethanol) over her mouth

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5275
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

Landmark (Schmidt) Brewery

Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol, with tissue samples for molecular analysis, during field survey in tropical montane rainforest

Growing maize for biofuel. Maize plants (Zea mays) are grown here for the production of the biofuel ethanol. Biofuels are clean and renewable sources of energy

Biofuel bacteria. Petri dish containing colonies of recombinant (genetically modified) Streptomyces bacteria (red) that may produce cellulase

Alternative fuels. Conceptual image of a tyre with the names and chemical formulae of possible fuels that could be used as an alternative to petrol or diesel

Bioethanol fuel pump. Womans hand on a Bioethanol E85 fuel pump. Bioethanol is a fuel derived from a variety of agricultural produce, including forest residue, sugar cane and grain

Maize biofuel, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Maize biofuel, conceptual image. Hand holding a fuel pump nozzle in front of a field of maize (Zea mays). Also known as corn

Ethanol and methoxymethane molecules. Molecular models of ethanol (CH3.CH2.OH, left) and methoxymethane (CH3.O.CH3). Both compounds contain the same atoms but in different arrangements

Alcohol molecules. Molecular models of four types of alcohol molecule. They are, clockwise from top left: methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol and propan- 1-ol

Alcohol molecule made out of coins
Alcohol molecule made out of US coins. This is ethanol, the type of alcohol found in drinks. It has the formula CH3CH2OH. The image could represent the cost to health services of alcohol- related

Ethanol molecule
Ethanol. Computer-generated molecular model of ethanol (CH3.CH2.OH), a type of alcohol. Alcohols comprise a carbon (black) and hydrogen (white) chain with a hydroxyl group (OH)

Lotus Exige 270E tri-fuel

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"Exploring the Fiery World of Ethanol: From Flame Tests to Tri-Fuel Vehicles" Flame tests reveal the vibrant hues of ethanol, a versatile and combustible compound. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero aircraft, known for its exceptional performance in World War 2, relied on ethanol as fuel. In 1880, wood engraving showcased the preparation of diethyl ether from ethanol, highlighting its role in chemical synthesis. Maize or corn (Zea mays) serves as a primary source for producing ethanol due to its high starch content. An 18th-century illustration demonstrates how expansion occurs when heat is applied - an essential concept related to ethanol's combustion properties. Engravings depicting experiments further emphasize how heat-induced expansion plays a crucial role in understanding ethanol's behavior. Ethanol's significance extends beyond chemistry laboratories; it fuels vehicles like the Lotus Exige 270E tri-fuel car with impressive efficiency and reduced emissions. Nebraska's vast cornfields serve as picturesque backdrops for harvesting this valuable crop used in ethanol production. Cornfield landscapes in Nebraska symbolize the agricultural backbone supporting sustainable energy solutions through abundant maize cultivation for ethanol extraction.