Precipitation in (Quasi)2D

A high-contrast microscopic photograph of a central, dark circular point from which a textured, cloud-like mass expands outward. The mass has an irregular, crinkled edge and a brain-like or frothy internal texture. A single, thin reddish-pink line extends diagonally from the center point toward the top-right corner, while faint, wavy contour lines are visible in the surrounding light-gray background.
Label
Precipitation in (Quasi)2d
Artist
Amari Morris
Description
This art was done in a 2D Heleshaw cell. The picture is sodium silicate and cobalt chloride reaction that creates a precipitate. The patterns and colors of this reaction are determined by concentration, the flow rate and solvents. The growth of precipitates can help with the understanding of many biological systems.
Type
Camera
Artist Affiliation
Graduate Student
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Area of Research
Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
Research Group Site
Dr. Oliver Steinbock
Date
2023