Most alchemists were generally searching for an object called the Philosophers' Stone. It was reputed to be able to transmute (Change) one element in to another. Usually common metals, such as iron and lead in to what was called "noble metals", such as gold and silver.
They were also searching for the elixir of longevity, which was a supposed panacea. Able to cure any ailment, it made whoever consumed it virtually immortal.
Cerium was not known by alchemists.
Transmutation circles were not used by real-life alchemists. They are a fictional concept popularized in manga/anime such as "Fullmetal Alchemist." Real alchemists focused on practical experiments and symbolic language to convey their ideas, rather than using intricate diagrams.
Ancient alchemists sought to find the Philosopher's Stone, a substance believed to have the power to transform base metals into gold and grant immortality. They also aimed to discover the elixir of life, a potion that would confer eternal youth and health. Additionally, alchemists sought to understand the nature of matter and the secrets of the universe through their experiments and symbolic language.
In the past - the alchemists.
Alchemists like Paracelsus hoped to discover the Philosopher's Stone, a substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and grant immortality. They also sought the Elixir of Life, a potion that would provide eternal youth and health. Overall, alchemists were driven to uncover the secrets of nature, the universe, and human existence through their experiments and research.
9th century by Chinese alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality. Copied from Wikipedia-History of Gunpowder
Gun Powder was dicovered in the 9th century in China by Taoist Monks - Alchemists searching for Elixor of Immortality.
Cerium was not known by alchemists.
The alchemists were unaware that atoms even existed.
The Philosopher's stone was a magical substance that could turn lead into gold, or was an elixir of life that could make someone immortal.
Most of the strongest Alchemists appear to be men.
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While searching for immortality in the west of his empire, Huang Di had alchemists brew him elixers, which were unfortunately full of mecury. He was slowly posioning himself as he searched for a way to live forever.
Wei Boyan did not invent gunpowder. Gunpowder is believed to have been invented in China around the 9th century by Taoist alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality.
The philosophers' stone was a mythical object believed to be capable of turning base metals, such as lead, into gold. It was also thought either to be or to be capable of producing a substance called the "elixir of life," which could give a person eternal youth and good health. Alchemists were after it so they could be immortal, healthy, and rich.
Artists and Alchemists - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-G
The Alchemists - 1999 TV is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG-13