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Humidity in the air can wreak havoc on packed materials, causing corrosion and growth of mold. With temperature changes, condensation can be a major problem as well. While you can place a desiccant in the packaging to absorb moisture for a while, but desiccants eventually lose their effectiveness and need replacing. By knowing the level of humidity in a transit case or shipping container, you can take action before any damage occurs. This is where humidity indicator cards come into play. What are Humidity Indicator Cards? Humidity indicator cards are cards that are impregnated with materials that change color when indicated relative humidity is exceeded. Usually, it is a blotting paper that has been impregnated with cobalt (II) chloride base. Less toxic alternatives available in the market include other chemicals such as cobalt-free chloride base and special plastic films. Humidity indicators are a relatively inexpensive way to indicate humidity inside any sealed packag...

Lithium Chloride (LiCl) is a chemical compound that can be made by igniting lithium and chlorine. It is a difficult process because the reaction can be violent and needs to be performed in controlled environment. The chemical can also be extracted from other alkali metal chlorides with amyl alcohol. The chemical is available in both hydrous (with water) and anhydrous (without water) forms. The highly versatile material has a plethora of applications including: What are the Uses of Lithium Chloride? [4 Key Applications] 1. Lithium Production 2. Desiccant 3. Pyrotechnics 4. Other Applications 1. Lithium Production Lithium chloride is the compound used to produce lithium metal by electrolysis. Lithium metal is produced by electrolysis of a molten mixture of lithium and potassium chlorides. The lower melting point of the mixture (400-420° C or 750-790° F) compared to that of pure lithium chloride (610° C or 1130° F) allows the lower temperature o...

Fumed Silica, also known as Pyrogenic Silica, consists of microscopic droplets of amorphous silica fused into branched, chainlike, three-dimensional secondary particles. The powder has very low bulk density and large surface area. It is highly versatile and is used in a variety of applications including: 1. Defoamers & Antifoams Defoamers & Antifoams usually contain a suspension of hydro-phobic or hydrophilic precipitated silica in mineral oil, soy-bean oil or in silicone oil. However, precipitated silica has a tendency to settle, which can lead to other issues. Adding fumed silica either completely prevents or significantly reduces this effect. In many defoamers, fumed silica is used as the active silica component instead of precipitated silica. 2. Adsorbent Due to its high specific surface area, fumed silica is able to adsorb gaseous, liquid or solid materials. The substance will preferably adsorb those materials, which are capable of forming hydrogen bond li...