Silica gel is a highly porous material and is an amorphous form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) that is widely used as a desiccant and adsorbent in various industrial processes and applications. This versatile material has exceptional adsorption capacity, is chemically inert, and can efficiently control humidity from its surroundings. Silica gel has a large internal surface area, ranging from 400 to 600 square meters per gram, allowing it to effectively adsorb and hold water vapor and can adsorb up to 40% of its own weight in water, making it an excellent desiccant.
Silica gel is available in different pore sizes, ranging from 5 to 60 Angstroms, allowing it to be tailored for specific adsorption needs or industrial applications like using it as a desiccant as an adsorbent material in Chromatography techniques. Silica gel is widely used as a desiccant to remove moisture from air, gases, and various products, preventing deterioration and ensuring optimal storage conditions. It is also widely used to control humidity and prevent spoilage in the packaging of food, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive products. Silica gel is employed in the purification and drying of air, natural gas, and other gases, removing water and other contaminants.
Sorbchem India is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality silica gel products, including non indicating silica gel white beads and indicating silica gel orange and blue beads with moisture indicators.
