4 Applications of Desiccants
Water can cause major issues in various industries especially electronics and packaged food industries. It can cause failures in electronic devices and destroy packaged foods as well. That’s why there is an increased needs for substances which can absorb water in their vicinity. One such kind of substances is desiccants. Desiccants are chemical substances that sustain a state of dryness by absorbing water from surroundings. Some of the most commonly used desiccants include activated alumina, molecular sieve, Benzophenone, Calcium chloride, Calcium oxide, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium carbonate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium chlorate, Sodium chloride, etc. Here are some common applications of desiccants: 1. Water Treatment: Many desiccants especially activated alumina are considered as the best and cost effective water treatment solutions available in the market. The desiccants are used in the removal of arsenic and fluoride from drinking water. 2. Desiccant Air Dryers: Desicca