Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS
Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS
Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS
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Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS

Used to dry the air in industrial compressed air systems. It is also used as a preservation tool to control relative humidity in museum and library exhibitions and storage. Further, it is employed in diagnostic test strips, inhalation devices, syringes, drug test kits and hospital sanitation kits. | CAS: 7631-86-9 | O2Si | 60.08 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7631-86-9
IUPAC Namesilanedione
Molecular FormulaO2Si
InChI KeyVYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=[Si]=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
CommentSuitability for moisture absorption: Passes Test (≥27.0% at 80% relative humidity)
Silica gel desiccant is used to dry the air in industrial compressed air systems. It is also used as a preservation tool to control relative humidity in museum and library exhibitions and storage. Further, it is employed in diagnostic test strips, inhalation devices, syringes, drug test kits and hospital sanitation kits. In addition to this, it is used as a stationary phase in chromatography.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

WARNING: Cancer – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Can I regenerate Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS?

Yes, this silica gel desiccant can be regenerated. This is achieved by heating in an oven at ~130 degrees C for 3 hours, or until the product returns to a blue color.

What color change indicates the Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS has reached moisture capacity?

The silica gel desiccant blue indicator spheres turn pink when they reach moisture capacity.