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Natron crystals were used so the body didn't rot.
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Agents used for mummification?
natron
How is natron made?
natron is made of baking soda and salt , in fact it was used for the mummification process
Can baking soda be used in the mummification process?
Yes. "Natron, a disinfectant and desiccating agent, was the main ingredient used in the mummification process. A compound of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate(salt and baking soda), natron essentially dried out the corpse."
What herbs were used in mummification?
They used: linen, natron, hooks, canopic jars, cloth, stone, paint, and a table
What is nartron?
natron was used in Egypt in the mummification took place.they used it to dry organs and help clean out the body.
What kind of salt is soaked in during mummification?
Natron
What was natron used for in ancient Egypt?
it was used to make the dead body smell good, and to stuff it too
What is the name of the mummification salt?
Natron!!!!! Sodium carbonate: Na2CO3.10H2O.
What is name of the salt which the body was soaked in during mummification?
There is no definite answer, but many believe that mummies were embalmed with natron salts, which is a mixture of different salts and occurs naturally in salt lakes. Fun fact: the chemical symbol for sodium, Na, comes from "natron."
What was an Egyptian natron?
It was salt to the ancient Egyptians. They used it to fill dead bodies in the mummification process to absorb moisture. By the way...the mummification process took 70 days to complete.
What was stuck up the nostril in Egypt mummification?
linen filled with natron.
What was the substance used for mummifying bodies?
It's called natron, essentially Na2(CO3).10(H2O).... so its a dehydrating material. It takes the moisture out of the body and is absorbed in the natron. The natron was rubbed on the body or between the bandages and the body itself. Its still used today, its essentially a salt and a dehydrating agent, so (surprise surprise) its used in pretzel manufacturing. Hope this helps
