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a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent
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Silica gel is a granular, porous form of silica made synthetically from sodium silicate. Despite the name, silica gel is a solid. It is usually distributed in the form of beads, which are packaged in a semi-permeable packet. It was created at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland in the 1920s. Its high porosity, around 800 m²/g, allows it to adsorb water readily, making it useful as a desiccant (drying agent). ...
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| silica gel |
A highly absorbent gelatinous form of silica. Used for humidity control in a closed area, eg. in the storage of coins, etc.
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| silica gel |
A granular substance that has high moisture-absorbing and emitting properties and is used as a moisture stabilizer in packing, storing, and exhibiting humidity sensitive objects.
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