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Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Artist: E Scriven
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Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). In 1801 he was appointed lecturer at the Royal Institution, where he investigated, with his assistant Michael Faraday (1791-1867), his theory of volcanic action. Using electrolysis, Davy isolated the metals barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and strontium, as well as proving that chlorine was a chemical element. He is probably best known for his invention in 1815 of the miners safety lamp, which enabled deeper, more gaseous seams to be mined without risk of explosion. A print from Lives of Men of Letters and Science who Flourished in the Time of George III, by Henry, Lord Brougham. (Charles Knight and Co, London, 1845)
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This print showcases the esteemed Sir Humphrey Davy, a prominent Cornish chemist and physicist of the 19th century. Created in 1845 by E Scriven, Thomas Lawrence, Henry Peter Brougham, and Humphry Davy himself, this artwork immortalizes the remarkable achievements of a man whose contributions to science were groundbreaking. Davy's notable discoveries include his identification of the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) and his revolutionary invention of the miners' safety lamp in 1815. This ingenious creation enabled miners to work safely in deeper and more gaseous seams without fear of explosions. As an accomplished lecturer at the Royal Institution, Davy collaborated closely with his assistant Michael Faraday on various scientific investigations. Together they explored volcanic action through electrolysis experiments that led to isolating several metals such as barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and strontium. Additionally, Davy proved chlorine's status as a chemical element. The print captures not only Davy's intellectual prowess but also his significant impact on industry and mining practices during that era. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge is evident in every line etched onto this engraving. Displayed within "Lives of Men of Letters and Science who Flourished in the Time of George III" by Henry Lord Brougham (published in London), this historical artifact serves as a timeless reminder of Sir Humphrey Davy's enduring legacy as an exceptional chemist, scientist-inventor extraordinaire.
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