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Blue indicating silica gel, treated with cobalt chloride, changes color from blue to pink as it absorbs moisture, making it useful for indicating saturation levels. While it shares applications with regular silica gel, it’s unsuitable for direct contact with consumables due to cobalt chloride’s presence. This indicator is valuable in moisture-sensitive environments like electronics, but its use must be carefully regulated to avoid contact with items intended for consumption. Blue silica gel provides a visual cue of moisture levels, aiding in effective moisture control in various industrial and commercial settings.
DESCRIPTION | SILICA GEL BLUE (INDICATING TYPE) |
Shape / Sizes | Irregular |
Assay (as SiO2) | Min 97% |
Loss on Drying % | Less than 3 % |
Adsorption Capacity @ 95% RH | 30 wt % min. |
Bulk Density (g/ml) | 0.650 - 0.750 |
pH (in 10 % aqueous solution) | 5 - 8 |
Friability | 99.5 |
Chloride (as NaCl) | Max 0.05% |
Cobalt Chloride (as CoCl2) | 0.5 % Min. |
Sulfates (Na2SO4) | Max 0.5% |