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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.
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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 is the purpose of natron salt?
Blended with oil, it was an early form of soap. It softens water while removing oil and grease. Undiluted, natron was a cleanser for the teeth and an early mouthwash. The mineral was mixed into early antiseptics for wounds and minor cuts. Natron can be used to dry and preserve fish and meat. It was also an ancient household insecticide, was used for making leather and as a bleach for clothing. Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of sodium carbonate decahydrate and about 17% sodium bicarbonate along with small quantities of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate.
What two chemicals were found in natron in ancient Egypt?
Soda Ash and Cubic-Saltpeter are the two chemicals found in natron
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.
What did the Egyptians use to dry out the body?
The hot dry conditions of Egypt helped to keep the bodies from decaying. A salt like substance called natron was initially used by the Egyptians to initially dry out the body, this substance would absorb the water from the body very effectively.
Chemical used to perserve bodies?
natron natron
Chemicals used to preserve mummies?
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How is natron used juring mummification?
Natron crystals were used so the body didn't rot.
Egyptian chemical used to preserve bodies?
Natron, is was a type of salt used to dry out the body.
What is an Egyptian chemical used to preserve bodies?
a fluid called natron and is used in acient Egypt and used today but science will be finding new ways of using natron to help perserve bodies
Agents used for mummification?
natron
Can you put natron in sentence?
Sure! "Natron was commonly used by the ancient Egyptians for mummification purposes."
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
Why did Egyptians use the chemical natron?
Egyptians Used The Chemical Natron To Dry Out The Body And Prevent It Rotting Away
What chemical was used in embalming mummies?
Natron
The chemical used to embalm the organs?
Bitumen was used to embalm bodies of dead Egyptians that were being mummified. They also used palm wine, natron and resins in the process.
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.
