Silica gel
Esquema
Jerarquía
<materials by form> > <materials by physical form> > colloid (particulate material) > gel
Descripción
Granular hydrated silica used as a desiccant, often employed in long-term storage of electronics or optical devices such as cameras. It absorbs and releases moisture based on ambient humidity. Rather than a drying agent, it is more accurately a moisture stabilizer.
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Otros términos
- silicagel [es]
- silicagel [nl]
- Silikagel [de]
- gel di silice [it]
- gel, silica [en]
- gel de silice [fr]
- Kieselgel [de]
- Kieselsäuregel [de]
- gel de sílice [es]