Description

Its high porosity, which gives it around 800 m²/g of specific surface area, makes it a water absorbent. For this reason, it is used to reduce humidity in enclosed spaces; normally up to
40%. It is commonly found in the form of small spheres packaged in breathable bags. In this form, it is used as a desiccant agent to control local humidity and prevent the deterioration of certain
goods. Due to poisonous additives added to the product, such as cobalt chloride, and its high moisture absorption capacity, silica gel packets usually carry warnings intended to prevent users from ingesting their contents