Group of 15 crystal models made by, or given to Kathleen Lonsdale

Crystal model of 1.3.5 triphenylbenzene

One crystal model of 1.3.5 triphenylbenzene. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of anthraquinone

One crystal model of anthraquinone; used in conjunction with 1993-421/4/12 to demonstrate the solid state transformation from anthroquinone (1 bar) to anthrone (not 1 bar), ends with members of different molecule system. This was the last project undertaken, the results of which were published in a Phil Trans paper.

From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of photo-oxide anthracene

One crystal model of photo-oxide anthracene. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of benzil

One crystal model of benzil. Benzil was of particular interest due to its large amount of diffuse scattering and disorder. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of a solid state transformation demonstration

One crystal model of a solid state transformation demonstration. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Five teaching models showing silicate groups

Five teaching models made from ping pong balls showing silicate groups, with six descriptions handwritten onto X-ray film, by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1930-1970

Teaching model showing Si6 O18

Teaching model made from ping pong balls showing silicate group, Si6 O18, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si6 O18 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group Si6 O18 on x-ray film in 2 pieces, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Teaching model showing Si4 O12

Teaching model made from ping pong balls showing silicate group, Si4 O12, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si4 O12 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group Si4 O12 on x-ray film in 2 pieces, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Teaching model showing Si2 O5

Teaching model made from ping pong balls showing silicate group Si2 O5, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si2 O5 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group, Si2 O5, on x-ray film in 4 pieces, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Teaching model showing Si3 O4

Teaching model made from ping pong balls showing silicate group Si3 O4, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si3 O4 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group, Si3 O4, on x-ray film, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Teaching model showing Si2 O7

Teaching model made from ping pong balls showing silicate group, Si2 O7, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si2 O7 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group, Si2 O7, on x-ray film in 4 pieces, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

Handwritten description for Si O4 on x-ray film

Handwritten description for silicate group, Si O4, on x-ray film, made by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, University College London, London, England, 1940-1950

One crystal model of urea

One crystal model of urea, made of red blue and black balls. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of pentamethonium iodide

One crystal model of pentamethonium iodide. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of diparaxylylene

One crystal model of diparaxylylene. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Crystal model of hydroxylapatite belonging to Kathleen Lonsdale

One crystal model of hydroxylapatite. Associated with Kathleen Lonsdale's interest in stones produced with the human body e.g. kidney or gall stones. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of hexamethyl benzene

One crystal model of hexamethyl benzene, made for Kathleen Lonsdale. In 1928 she achieved her first major success in structure analysis as this was the first structure of an aromatic compound to be defined by X-ray diffraction. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of anthrone

One crystal model of anthrone; used in conjunction with 1993-421/2/2 to demonstrate the transformation from anthroquinone (1 bar) to anthrone (not 1 bar), ends with members of different molecule system. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

Crystal model of hexamethyltetramine

One crystal model of hexamethyltetramine. Associated with Kathleen Lonsdale's interest in stones produced with the human body e.g. kidney or gall stones. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of Mg NH4 PO4 6H2O

One crystal model of Mg NH4 PO4 6H2O, magnesium ammonium phosphate. Associated with Kathleen Lonsdale's interest in stones produced with the human body e.g. kidney or gall stones. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.

One crystal model of bis 2

One crystal model of bis 2, 7 dimethyl naphthalene, associated with Kathleen Lonsdale's work on diamagnetism. From a collection relating to the X-ray crystallography research carried out by Dame Kathleen Lonsdale at University College London.