ANATRON

ANATRON, or Natron, a kind of native Salt-petre, or Nitre, found in Egypt. See NATRON, and NITRE. Natron is also a volatile Salt, skimmed from the Composition of Glass, when in fusion. See GLASS. When pounded, it yields a kind of Powder; which being dissolved in the Air, or in a proper Liquor, becomes common Salt, after Coagulation. Natron is likewise the Name of a nitrous Juice, which condenses in Vaults, Arches, and other subterraneous Places. See STALACTITES. Natron is also used by some Writers for a compound Salt, made of Quicklime, Alum, Vitriol, common Salt, and Nitre. See SALT.