Rediscovery of the Elements: Sir Humphry Davy and the Alkalis (open access)

Rediscovery of the Elements: Sir Humphry Davy and the Alkalis

Article provides information on the history of alkalis, particularly discoveries associated with potassium and sodium. The article also gives information on Humphry Davy, the first person to prepare alkalis in elemental form.
Date: Summer 2015
Creator: Marshall, James L., 1940- & Marshall, Virginia R.
System: The UNT Digital Library