Description
Silica Gel is a highly porous, granular form of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) widely used as a desiccant to control humidity and prevent moisture damage. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, chemically inert, and available in different types such as indicating (blue/orange) and non-indicating (white) silica gel. Its strong moisture absorption capacity makes it essential for packaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics, leather, and food industries.
Specification
- Chemical Name: Silica Gel
- Formula: SiO₂ · nH₂O
- Purity:98%(Industrial/Laboratory Grade)
- Appearance: Granular, vitreous, porous solid (white, blue, or orange beads)
- Type: Indicating & Non-Indicating
- Pore Size: 2–25 nm (typical ~2.4 nm)
- Surface Area: ~700–800 m²/g
- Bulk Density: 0.7 g/cm³ approx.
- Moisture Absorption: 25%–40% of its weight
- Loss on Drying: ≤ 5%
- pH (in suspension): 4–7
- Application: Moisture control in packaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics, leather goods, and food storage