Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
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Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
Original voltaic pile. An original voltaic pile, an early form of battery, made in 1799 by Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The three perspex rods are modern additions to hold the pile together. The 15cm-tall pile is a stack of alternating discs of zinc and copper. The discs are separated by felt or paper discs. When immersed in a suitable electrolyte, such as brine or sulphuric acid, this generates an electrical current. This pile was presented to Michael Faraday when he met Volta in Milan in 1814. it is now on display at the Royal Institution, London
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This print showcases the original voltaic pile, a groundbreaking invention by Alessandro Volta in 1799. The voltaic pile, an early form of battery, revolutionized the field of electricity and laid the foundation for modern power generation. Standing at a modest height of 15cm, this historical artifact is composed of alternating discs of zinc and copper stacked together. Felt or paper discs separate these metal plates to prevent direct contact. To preserve its integrity, three perspex rods were added as modern additions to hold the pile intact. When immersed in a suitable electrolyte like brine or sulphuric acid, this remarkable creation generates an electrical current that was truly ahead of its time. This particular voltaic pile holds immense significance as it was presented by Volta himself to Michael Faraday during their meeting in Milan in 1814. Today, it finds its rightful place on display at the Royal Institution in London. The image captures this piece of history against a clean white background with meticulous attention paid to every detail - from the intricate arrangement of metals to the delicate craftsmanship involved. It serves as a testament to both Volta's ingenuity and Faraday's contributions towards advancing our understanding of electrochemistry and physics. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing photograph print, we are transported back to the nineteenth century when Alessandro Volta forever changed our world with his pioneering work on electricity generation through chemical means.
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