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Silica gel desiccant, indicating, ACS

Catalog No. AA40381A4
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Description

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

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7631-86-9
Molecular Formula O2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.08
MDL Number MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
InChI Key VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 24261
ChEBI CHEBI:30563
IUPAC Name dioxosilane
SMILES O=[Si]=O

Specifications

Color Blue
Physical Form Granular
Material Silica Gel
Quantity 2.5 kg
Odor Odorless
Solubility Information Soluble in alkalies. Insoluble in water.
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Grade ACS
Chemical Name or Material Silica gel desiccant, For analysis ACS

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.

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H350i-H360F
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber 231-545-4
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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