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in ancient Egypt people found natron in the bottoms of lakes.
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Chemical used in ancient Egypt to preserve bodies?
the chemical they use in ancient Egypt was, Notron.
What the chemical called in ancient Egypt for mummies?
Natron, a type of salt.
What two chemicals were found in natron in ancient Egypt?
Soda Ash and Cubic-Saltpeter are the two chemicals found in natron
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.
What drained the body of moisture in ancient Egypt?
Dry air plus natron, a salt mixture.
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 chemical used in Ancient Egypt to embalm the organs?
I assume you mean in ancient Egypt. Actually, they used salt, and let it sit.A variety of chemicals are used to embalm bodies to prevent decomposition. Most commonly formaldehyde, methanol and ethanol are used, along with some other solvents.In mummification the body was preserved using natron, a salt-like substance, and the organs were removed and some of them were placed in small jars.
What is natron and how do you use it?
To make Natron you will need Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) and Sodium Chloride (Table Salt). Measure equal quantities of both 50/50 and mix together. Important Note: Natron is a desiccant which means that it absorbs water. You should therefore keep your mix in an airtight container to prevent it from adsorbing moisture from the atmosphere. Ancient Egyptians left human bodies in Natron for around 4 0 days to completely dry however, you will need to experiment with these times dependant on the size of the specimen to be mummified.
What does natron crystals mean?
Natron is a form of salt containing mostly sodium carbonate which forms naturally in certain parts of Egypt. Like other salts in solution, if forms crystals as it dries. Natron was the substance used by the Ancient Egyptians to draw the moisture from mummies in order to preserve them. This word is the reason why the chemical symbol for sodium is "Na".
What does natron mean in ancient eypt?
dude i have no idea
What did The Ancient Egyptians used to preserve mummies.?
Natron.
Egypt chemical used to preserve bodies?
Natron; a form of salt
