The Amazing Benefits of Silica Gel in Storage and Other Purposes

Silica gel is an amorphous form of the silica produced synthetically into granules. The product is basically prepared by the acidification of the solution of the silicate. After the final step of the process the silica gel appears to be hard granules which look like irregular crystal beads. The interlocking property of the silica gel makes it perfect for a desiccant agent. There are numerous other benefits of silica gel but the property to adsorb excess moisture is the key advantage it is providing in leading industries and our daily lives.

Its chemical structure makes it an excellent desiccant as it has lower vapor pressure due to which extra water in the surrounding adheres to the surface of the silica gel. But this property is not valid if humidity will be high and the surrounding pressure will be equal that of the silica gel. Moreover, it is observed that humidity above 50% can destroy the gel that is stored. Apart from this feature it has other benefits also.

Benefits of silica gel

• Its property of ingesting the dampness helps in keeping the things dry and is preferred by most of the manufacturers to keep their products dry.
• It has a use in heavy metal absorption.
• Many chemical procedures like column chromatography also use silica gel to separate the compounds.
• Used in the refrigeration process to remove excess of moisture from gases.
• Gels are used in perfume dispersants in cars.

Besides these benefits, there are advantages to use silica gel as they are-

• Non-inflammable in nature.
• Can be reused by regenerating.
• Shelf life is indefinite.
• Inert and cannot corrode.
• Packed easily.

These advantages and benefits of silica gel because of the stable thermal and chemical characteristics make is most preferred desiccant for most of the industrial purpose. We provide all varieties of gels such as- eco-friendly silica gel, water resistant silica gel and many others. For orders you can contact us.