David Malin
1974 (ca)
Resorcinol crystals from solvent film. | 37.48

Photomicrograph, scanned from medium format transparency
Provided by the artist - David Malin
Courtesy of the artist, omg088, © David Malin
 
Resorcinol (CAS# 108-46-3, 1,3-Benzenediol, MP. 109-111C), crystals grown from solvent film. Uses of resorcinol are many and include tanning, photography, making resins, dyes, laminates and adhesives, and in medications. Crossed polars, oblique illumination.
 
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