To scientists seeking wider knowledge of the ways and uses of oil, the microscope reveals an unusual world of beauty. Optical devices and cinemicroscopy are used to show oil’s hidden beauty.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002909
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Microcinematography
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil analysis
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Microscope and microscopy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Oil analysis
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)