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DevinThe Nile river was abundant with natron salt and they would take it from there and use it in the mummifcation process to dry out the body
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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.
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
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 materials were used to make mummies?
Natron, which is a kind of salt. Linen to wrap the mummy. Canopic jars to put organs in. A sarcophagus to put the mummy in. A hook to get the brain out, and knife to cut a slit in the side. And decorations for the mummy and to put in the linen..
