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Sodium chloride crystal
Sodium chloride. Computer model of a plane of the crystal lattice of common salt (sodium chloride), a chemical which is found widely in nature and is used as a food flavouring. Small spheres represent positively- charged sodium ions, and large spheres are negatively- charged chloride ions. Sodium chloride crystals consist of rows of such planes, each arranged so that the chloride ion in one plane fits over the sodium ion in the one beneath it. Each positive ion therefore has six negatively-charged nearest neighbours, and vice versa. The electrostatic attraction holding these nearest neighbours together makes the crystal strong but brittle
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Crystal Lattice Molecular Graphic Salt Sodium Sodium Chloride Molecular Model
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 27.1cm (15.6" x 10.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 intricate beauty of a sodium chloride crystal. The computer-generated model depicts a plane of the crystal lattice, revealing the mesmerizing arrangement of common salt at a molecular level. Sodium chloride, widely found in nature and commonly used as a food flavoring, is represented by small spheres representing positively-charged sodium ions and large spheres symbolizing negatively-charged chloride ions. The crystal lattice structure consists of multiple rows of these planes, with each layer perfectly aligned so that the chloride ion from one plane fits snugly over the sodium ion in the layer beneath it. This arrangement results in each positive ion having six nearest neighbors that are negatively charged, and vice versa. The strength and brittleness of sodium chloride crystals stem from the electrostatic attraction between these nearest neighbors. This powerful force holds them together tightly within this cubic form ionic crystal lattice. Through this remarkable image, we gain insight into the fascinating world of chemistry and molecular structures. It serves as a reminder that even substances as simple as table salt possess an extraordinary level of complexity when examined on such a microscopic scale. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment frozen in time for us to appreciate and marvel at its scientific significance.
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