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Sodium. Pieces of the reactive metallic element sodium (Na) stored under oil in a jar
Sodium. Pieces of the reactive metallic element sodium (Na) stored under oil in a jar. This soft alkali metal reacts rapidly with the water and oxygen in the air. The protective oil layer prevents this from happening. Sodium is not found in its elemental form in nature, due to it being highly reactive, and is mainly found in the salt (sodium chloride) of salt deposits and sea water. Sodium is obtained by the electrolysis of sodium chloride. Numerous sodium compounds are manufactured by the chemical industry and have wide-ranging uses
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Media ID 6283073
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Alkali Element Metal Protecting Protection Protective Reactive Sodium Soft Storage Stored Storing
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 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
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 showcases the reactive metallic element sodium (Na) stored under oil in a jar. The soft alkali metal, known for its rapid reaction with water and oxygen, is carefully protected by a layer of oil in this image. Sodium's highly reactive nature prevents it from being found in its elemental form in nature; instead, it is primarily obtained from salt deposits and sea water as sodium chloride. The photograph beautifully captures the essence of chemistry, highlighting the importance of protecting such a volatile substance. The protective oil layer acts as a shield against any unwanted reactions that could occur when exposed to air or moisture. This visual representation emphasizes the significance of proper storage techniques when dealing with highly reactive elements like sodium. Furthermore, this image reminds us of the extensive industrial applications of sodium compounds manufactured by the chemical industry. These compounds find their way into various products across different sectors due to their wide-ranging uses. Science Photo Library has once again provided an intriguing glimpse into the world of science through this stunning print. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly ordinary objects lies an extraordinary story waiting to be explored and understood.
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