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Types of Desiccants You Should Know About

Types of Desiccants You Should Know About

Desiccants are a useful tool used to absorb moisture from products to keep them dry and stable. Various desiccants are used in multiple industries. These include common desiccants such as silica gel, activated alumina, molecular sieves, and lesser-known desiccants, such as calcium oxide, calcium sulfide, and various others.

How Desiccants Work

How Desiccants Work

Almost every product, from electronics, apparel, and medicines, to cosmetics, and vitamins, is at a high risk of damage due to moist and damp atmospheric and packaged environments. Increased moisture makes an item prone to bacterial, fungal, and mold growth that eventually leads to product degradation. In fact, water in high-end electronics can result in …

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Why are Molecular Sieves Used?

Why are Molecular Sieves Used?

Molecular sieves are made from synthetic zeolite, which has a very precise design and uniform pores. Zeolites are highly porous solids that belong to a class of naturally-occurring chemicals called aluminosilicates; they separate molecules depending on their dimensions and diameters.

3 Industries That Benefit From Adsorbents

3 Industries That Benefit From Adsorbents

From agriculture to petroleum refining and cosmetic products, adsorbents are used in industries across the spectrum. The adsorbents market is segmented based on industrial applications such as air separation, water treatment, drying, and packaging. You’ll find a niche for adsorbents in almost every part of the world, including Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and others.