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Silica gel desiccant, -6+12 mesh granules, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA44387A1
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250 g
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5 kg

Description

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.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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 White
Physical Form Granular
Density 2.17 to 2.66g/cm3
Material Silica Gel
Quantity 1 kg
Mesh Size -6+12 Mesh
Odor Odorless
Solubility Information Soluble in alkalies. Insoluble in water.
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Silica gel desiccant

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 231-545-4
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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