It is a desiccant, or a natural dehumidifier. It absorbs moisture, reducing the humidity of its surrounding environment. This is why silica gel is very effective at keeping food from spoiling due to mold or mildew, which thrive on moisture. Silica gel can be synthesized or processed in its natural form. read more
It absorbs moisture, reducing the humidity of its surrounding environment. This is why silica gel is very effective at keeping food from spoiling due to mold or mildew, which thrive on moisture. Silica gel can be synthesized or processed in its natural form. read more
Silica gel is a very efficient dehumidifier. Its properties make it safe and highly effective even in small quantities. This naturally occurring mineral can be synthesized into small beads or granules, and these are used to control humidity in many environments. read more
Yes, they’re pretty good. Silica gel comes in various qualities, of course, and it works only one time. But you can “recharge” the silica gel and reuse it. I have a bit of it, which dries out fairly good in a standard oven at 50 C. Then, cool it down a bit and stuff it in a sealed plastic bag. Good to go one more time. read more