Silica gel is a spherical bead consisting of 97% silica and 3% alumina with a highly porous surface and a strong affinity for adsorbing water. Silica gel is also applied as a selective adsorbent for a wide-range of hydrocarbons, C02, siloxanes, sulfur, and many other compounds. Because silica gel fractures in the presence of liquid water, it is often protected with a pre-bed of activated alumina. In air and gas drying applications, dew points of -40°F and lower can be achieved with silica gel.
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Silica Gel
Consists of 97-100% Silica
Features & Benefits
- High moisture retention capacity
- Ability to achieve -40°F and lower dew points
- Uniform bead shape
- Provides visual indication of desiccant condition, indicating colors (blue = dry; pink = wet)
Applications
- Industrial compressed air systems
- Tool preservation
- Point-of-Use
- Laboratory
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