Molten Collection (#14)

Steel production control room. Technicians adjusting the settings to a steel production machine at the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. Molten metal is seen through the windows at centre left

Molten metal being poured into vats at the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Molten steel bars being produced inside the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Molten metal bars being produced inside the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. This metal working plant is one of the largest in Russia

Sheet mill processing molten metal sheets inside the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. This metal working plant is one of the largest in Russia

Coke-making ovens being maintained by a worker. Coke is used in smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. Photographed at the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Mantle convection, 3-D computer model
Mantle convection. 3-D computer model showing plumes of magma (dark grey) circulating within the Earths mantle. The heat that drives this convective process originates from the Earths core

Molten steel slag being poured at a metal working plant

Planetary formation, artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of small rocky bodies (planetesimals) accreting with a protoplanet in the early Solar System

Blast furnace for steel production. Molten metal (yellow) is flowing from the blast furnace, a structure designed to heat the metal ore with air to separated the ore into the metal

Pouring Molten Metal
A metalworker wearing protective eye goggles pours molten metal in to a mould from a huge crucible container, attached to an immense hook, into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten Metal on a Production Line
A beautifully composed and lit photograph showing two metalworkers pouring hot molten metal into a series of moulds on a factory production line. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Ranunculus Montanus (Montana Buttercup)
Ranunculus Montanus (Molten Gold Montana or Mountain Buttercup), a perennial of the Ranunculaceae family with bright yellow flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

EARTHs INTERIOR, 1735
English geologist John Woodwards conception of the composition of the globe, with molten lava surrounded by a thick crust

Renault Motor Works 1932
A line of cylinder block moulds await being filled with molten metal

Molten Brass Furnace
Withdrawing a pot of molten brass from a furnace at a Birkenhead Brass Foundry, Cheshire

Molten copper, Chino Mines, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Skylight, view through cooled lava to molten lava below, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii (Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Steam plumes from hot lava flowing onto beach and into the ocean, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Island of Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaii

Hot lava flowing onto beach and into the ocean, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Island of Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaii, United States of America

Koryaksky volcano seen beyond walkers on crater rim of Avacha volcano, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Industry / Glass 1827
A glass-blower rests the molten glass on a stool while he blows it into shape

A Bessemer converter in a German steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

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"Molten: The Fiery Essence that Shapes Worlds and Industries" Witness the raw power lava as it erupts from Mauna Loa Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands, USA. Step back in time to the 1800s British factories where skilled artisans blew glass into exquisite shapes using molten glass, creating timeless works of art. Delve into the world of glass factory workers in Britain during the 1800s, as they skillfully manipulated molten glass with precision and expertise. Explore Longwy steelworks in France and marvel at the Bessemer converter's transformational process, turning liquid metal into sturdy steel for various industries. Uncover how molten metals shape our modern world by delving into their role within industries such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Journey deep beneath Earth's surface to discover how molten materials form planets' internal structures – a mesmerizing dance between heat and pressure over millions of years. Brace yourself for an infernal experience as we delve into HELL itself – a metaphorical representation where intense heat turns everything to molten chaos. Experience firsthand the awe-inspiring sight of a blast furnace roaring with flames at full capacity within a bustling steelworks facility – an embodiment of industrial might. Immerse yourself in Birmingham Ironworks' rich history dating back to 1827 when iron founders harnessed molten iron's potential to fuel industrial progress on a grand scale. Behold nature's own fiery spectacle - witness a mesmerizing lava lake bubbling with red-hot intensity amidst Africa's volcanic landscapes; truly an unforgettable sight. Explore how iron foundries played a pivotal role during the Industrial Revolution by harnessing immense heat to transform raw materials into essential components for machinery and infrastructure.