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How has natron been used?
In ancient Egypt they used natron to dry out the mummies. Natron was what they put on the mummies skin for 40 days so that the body wouldn't rot.
Egyptian chemical used to preserve bodies?
Natron, is was a type of salt used to dry out the body.
Why did Egyptians use the chemical natron?
Egyptians Used The Chemical Natron To Dry Out The Body And Prevent It Rotting Away
How do Egyptians gather natron?
From dry lake beds.
What type of salt was used to dry out a body for mummifacation?
natron
Where is natron found?
In dry lake beds. Also known as soda ash.
How did egyptins gather natron to mummify mummies?
i think it was to preserve the body for a longer time. however im not totally sure.
If Egyptian mummies were covered entirely in natron how did they take it out after the 40 days?
they just dumped the natron off
Where did the egyptians locate natron?
It was generally found in the dry lake beds that had been left as a result of hydration and then recession of the water in the Nile Valley.The simple answer is "dried up lake beds."
What was the chemical was used to embalm the organs?
salt More specifically, natron, which is a salty ash-like mineral in dry lake and river beds. This, specifically, is what the ancient Egyptians used in their preservation of bodies and organs.
What did they cover the mummies with to dry it out?
They covered it with natron salt, melted resin, tree sap, and spices.
What drained the body of moisture in ancient Egypt?
Dry air plus natron, a salt mixture.
