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How did ancient Egyptians use borax?
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boron group element
Modern version of the periodic table of the elements (printable).
Ancient Egyptians utilized the boron compound known as borax for three primary purposes:
- Metallurgy: It served as a metallurgical flux, which is a substance that facilitates the heat joining or soldering of metals.
- Medicine: It was employed in various medicinal applications.
- Mummification: It was used as part of the mummification process.1