Davy, Sir Humphry

Name:
Davy, Sir Humphry
Detailed information:
(1778–1829). Born in Cornwall, Davy was the first to isolate the alkali metals and recognize the identity of chemical and electrical energy. A pioneer in the science of electrochemistry, he carried out basic studies of electrolysis of salts and water, and his application of electricity to the decomposition of molten caustic potash led to the isolation of metallic potassium.