Humphry Davy (1778–1829) was an influential British chemist and inventor, best known for his work in the fields of electrochemistry and the discovery of several alkali and alkaline earth metals. He is most famous for isolating elements such as sodium and potassium through electrolysis. Davy also made significant contributions to safety lamps for miners, notably the Davy lamp, which was designed to reduce the risk of explosions in coal mines by preventing the ignition of methane gas.
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