Container Desiccant Salt. Types and Measures
We have already mentioned this product in other previous posts on this blog. Still, we believe that it deserves a much more complete explanation of what it is, what it is used for, the types that exist and, above all, the different measures used and their equivalences, which are often confusing and unknown. Drying salts, and dehydrating salts, are chemical compounds that absorb moisture in enclosed spaces. They began to be used during the First World War to absorb vapors inside the masks. In World War II, it became essential to keep certain products dry and prevent damage, such as penicillin and military equipment. As you can see, this product can absorb water and humidity in very different ratios, depending on the amount of desiccant and its chemical composition. It can regenerate if it is subjected to a temperature higher than 150ÂșC. Types of desiccant salts There are several types of container desiccant . The most common are: Silica gel: They are small solid balls of...