Sea Salt Crystals #1
by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
Title
Sea Salt Crystals #1
Artist
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Sea salt crystals on the surface of coralline alga. Salt crystals formed when a coralline alga was dried. Salt is a mineral that it necessary for the survival of life, especially humans. It is compose of primarily sodium chloride. It is a crystalline solid, white, pale pink or light grey in colour, obtained from sea water or rock salt deposits. There are different forms of salt for human consumption: unrefined salt (such as sea salt), refined salt (table salt), and iodized salt. Over consumption of salt can increase the risk of health problems, including high blood pressure. In food preparation, salt is used as a preservative and as a seasoning. Magnification: x550 when shortest axis printed at 25 millimetres.
Uploaded
October 7th, 2018
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Sea Salt Crystals #1. Click here to post the first comment.