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Sir Humphry Davy, English chemist who discovered several chemical elements (including sodium, potassium, calcium, and barium) and compounds, invented the miner’s safety lamp, and became one of the greatest exponents of the scientific method. Learn more about Davy’s life in this article.
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Humphry Davy. A self-taught chemist and inventor, Davy became a leader in Lavoisier’s reformed chemistry movement of the late 18th century and a pioneer of electrochemistry. He discovered several new elements, including magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Humphry Davy was a Cornish chemist best known for his contributions to the discoveries of chlorine and iodine and for his invention of the Davy lamp, a device that greatly improved safety for...
Jul 22, 2019 · Sir Humphry Davy (December 17, 1778–May 29, 1829) was a British chemist and inventor who was best known for his contributions to the discoveries of chlorine, iodine, and many other chemical substances. He also invented the Davy lamp, a lighting device that greatly improved safety for coal miners, and the carbon arc, an early version of the ...
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Sir Humphry Davy © Davy was a British chemist best known for his experiments in electro-chemistry and his invention of a miner's safety lamp. Humphry Davy was born on 17 December 1778 in...
Humphry Davy was a chemist and inventor who invented the Davy lamp and a very early form of arc lamp. He was director of the Ri from 1801–1825. i. Biography. Ri positions. Director of the Laboratory 1801–1825. Professor of Chemistry 1802–1812. Honorary Professor 1813–1823.
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