Efficient desiccant giving constant visual indication of the progress of absorption and exhaustion
Turns from blue to pink when exhausted
Dries air and gases to lower residual moisture levels (-100 F dew point)
Commonly used in desiccators, desiccator cabinets, in-line air and gas drying columns, absorption bulbs, U-tubes, glove boxes , sealed chambers and wherever an anhydrous environment is required
Regeneration by heating granules on tray in single layer at 210 to 220 C for 1 hour