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Post-it note adhesive, SEM
Post-it note. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spheres of adhesive (yellow) on the back of a Post-it note. The spheres contain an adhesive. They rupture under pressure, releasing a thin film of adhesive over the surface they are in contact with. Only a few spheres are ruptured at one time, meaning the Post-it note can be reused many times until all the spheres have been exhausted. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6399479
© VOLKER STEGER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Adhesive Bonding Common Item Familiar Object Globule Globules Glue Items Objects Reusable Sticking Sticky Sticker
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate world of Post-it note adhesive under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The image reveals an array of vibrant yellow spheres, each containing a powerful adhesive. These microspheres are designed to rupture when pressure is applied, releasing a thin film of adhesive onto the surface they come into contact with. What makes this discovery truly remarkable is that only a few spheres rupture at one time, allowing the Post-it note to be reused multiple times until all the spheres have been exhausted. This ingenious design ensures that these familiar sticky notes can be used over and over again without losing their effectiveness. The magnification level used for capturing this SEM image remains unknown, but it highlights the microscopic beauty hidden within our everyday objects. Through this photograph, we gain insight into the chemistry and bonding properties behind these tiny globules of adhesive. While it's important not to mention any commercial use or specific companies associated with Post-it notes in this context, let us appreciate how science unravels even the smallest details of common items like stickers. This stunning print serves as a reminder that there is so much more than meets the eye in our seemingly ordinary surroundings.
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