Salt grain, SEM
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Salt grain, SEM
Salt grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A salt (sodium chloride) crystal is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions. Salt is commonly used as seasoning in cooking
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Media ID 6282000
© THOMAS DEERINCK, NCMIR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Cookery Crystal Cuisine Culinary Flavour Flavouring Food Stuff Grain Mineral Salt Seasoning Sodium Chloride False Coloured
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate beauty of a salt grain at a microscopic level. The image, captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), reveals the mesmerizing details of a salt crystal's structure. Composed of sodium and chloride ions arranged in a cubic lattice, this single salt grain represents the foundation of flavor in culinary arts. Salt is an essential ingredient used for seasoning and enhancing the taste of various dishes across different cuisines worldwide. The vibrant colors added to this SEM image bring out the unique characteristics of this mineral. While it may seem simple on our dinner tables, this false-colored representation highlights the complexity that lies within each tiny grain. Beyond its role as a flavoring agent, salt holds great significance in chemistry and chemical processes due to its properties. This photograph serves as a reminder that even seemingly ordinary substances can possess extraordinary qualities when viewed through scientific lenses. Science Photo Library continues to amaze us with their ability to capture stunning visuals that bridge art and science seamlessly. Through their lens, we are reminded that there is always more than meets the eye when exploring nature's wonders at such magnified levels.
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