Silica gel

Silica gel
Silica gel is an amorphous and porous form of
silicon dioxide (silica), consisting of an
irregular tridimensional framework of
alternating silicon and oxygen atoms with
nanometer-scale voids and pores.it looks like
irregular crystal like beads. Since their micro-
porous makeup has cavities that are
interlocking, the gel has an extremely high
area of surface, it makes for a perfect
desiccant of high capacity.
 Types of silica gel
Silica Gel blue: Silica Gel on transfusion with Cobalt Chloride changes
to Silica Gel blue in dry condition , but when becomes hydrated , it
changes to Silica Gel Pink. It absorbs 5% of moisture and shows color
variation depending on the absorption of moisture, i.e from blue to
purple and to light red. Therefore, it is used as a desiccant in avoiding
humidity damage. Silica gel Blue is also used as a Transformer breather
as well as in Chemical Industries.

Silica Gel Orange: Silica Gel blue was found to be hazardous and is presently replaced
with Silica Gel Orange, with an alternative indicator methyl violet. In dry condition, Silica
Gel orange remains in orange color, whereas changes its color to green when hydrated. It
absorbs up to 2% of moisture and shows color variation depending on the absorption of
moisture, i.e from light brown yellow to light brown green and then to blackish green.
Therefore, it is used in the field of medicines, leather, and electrical appliances. Silica Gel
orange is also used in Refrigeration and purification of power and air.
Silica Gel white: When Silica Gel is not transfused with and indicating
agents, it exists in Silica Gel white form, which has an absorption of 5% of
moisture and shows color variation depending on the absorption of
moisture, i.e from white to semi transparent and then to non transparent.
Therefore, it is used as a catalyst carrier, rust inhibitor and also as gas
drier. Silica gel white is also used in Power industries as well as for drying
of flowers and seeds.
Applications of silica gel

Agriculture

Pharma

Polymer

Cosmatics
 Advantages of Silica Gel as a Desiccant

• Non-flammable
• Reused by regenerating–heating the gel will stave off
absorptions
• Can absorb up to 40% of its own weight
• Shelf life is indefinite–if stored airtight
• It is inert and will not corrode or disrupt materials
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