Product Description
Silica gel is a hard, inert amorphous material available in granular, powder, or spherical bead forms. Commercial products are also available in which the gel is impregnated into other materials such as paper and foam polymers. Silica gel is non-combustible, non-corrosive, and non-toxic. Silica Gel Blue semi-transparent glassy substance containing an indicator as “Cobalt Chloride” a heavy metal salt. When free from moisture the Granules or beads are dark blue in color. As the beads takes up moisture, they turns to light blue gradually & When they turn pink. When the gel has absorbed approximately 8 % percent of its weight in water the colored crystals will turn from blue to pink making an easy visual indicator of whether the gel has become saturated with moisture.
Product Information
- Silica Gel Beads Size: 3-5 mm; These are not the fine powder type for drying flowers; Do not use them for drying flowers; You can place the beads inside organza bags, muslin bags, or any other breathable bags; Replacement desiccant for air dryers and compressors
- Indicating beads are 3-5 mm in size and have a vibrant blue color. Simply check the color of the indicating silica gel beads to see if they have changed from blue to pink. Once they turn pink, you can easily reactivate them by placing them in the oven for 0.5 to 3 hours at 200°F-250°F (not over 250°F). Actual reactivation time may be shorter depending on the condition of the silica gel beads. Remember to check the color of the silica gel beads for proper reactivation.
- When the gel has absorbed approximately 8 % percent of its weight in water the colored crystals will turn from blue to pink making an easy visual indicator of whether the gel has become saturated with moisture.
- Barrel package, Beads are stored in an Air-Tight Sealed Container for Long-term preservation and protection, very good for delivery and storage. Warm hint: Please wear gloves and breathing mask if required.
