Although sodium, sometimes called soda, had long been recognized in compounds, the metal itself was not isolated until 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy through the electrolysis of sodium hydroxide.
Meskipun natrium, kadang-kadang disebut soda, telah lama dikenal dalam senyawanya, logam itu sendiri baru diisolasi pada tahu 1807 oleh Sir Humphry Davy melalui elektrolisis natrium hidroksida.