Silica Gel Beads, Blue Indicating (2-5 mm) (CAS 112926-00-8)
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Silica Gel Beads, Blue Indicating (2-5 mm) is a specialized form of silica gel, a porous, granular form of silicon dioxide, which showcases the principles of adsorption and color indication in material science and chemistry. Silica gel is known for its high capacity to adsorb water from its surroundings due to its porous structure and the polar nature of silicon dioxide. The "beads" in the name indicates the physical form of the product, which is small, round granules. The term "Blue Indicating" refers to the presence of a humidity-sensitive chemical that changes color as the silica gel adsorbs water. In this case, the beads are blue when dry and become pink as they absorb moisture. The "(2-5 mm)" indicates the size range of the individual beads. Thus, Silica Gel Beads, Blue Indicating (2-5 mm) is a material that vividly illustrates the concept of adsorption and the use of color indication to visually monitor the process of moisture absorption.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Silica Gel Beads, Blue Indicating (2-5 mm), 100 g | sc-507073 | 100 g | $32.00 |