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Oxygen present in sealed food containers can have many harmful effects on the contents. Oxygen can cause the growth of pathogens, fungi, and bacteria which can have a harmful effects on the food. The presence of oxygen can also shorten the shelf life of some foods. Therefore, it becomes critical to eliminate oxygen from the containers especially during transportation. This is where oxygen absorbers come in. Oxygen absorbers help you to remove or decrease the level of oxygen in the package. They are used to help maintain safety of food products and extend their shelf life. The oxygen absorbers are enclosed in a porous sachet or packet but it can also be part of packaging films and structures. In the earlier days, an alkaline solution of pyrogellic acid was used as an oxygen absorber. Modern absorbers sachets use a mixture of iron powder and sodium chloride. Activated carbon is also used as it can adsorb both oxygen and other gases. Activated carbon further preserves products ...

Saffron is one of the most well-known and costliest spices in the world. The flower is made from the dried stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus L.). Due to its analgesic and sedative properties, saffron is used for various medicinal and industrial purposes. These are the main industrial applications of saffron including: 1. Culinary Saffron is most commonly featured in European, North African, and Asian cuisines. The spice imparts a luminous yellow-orange hue and is used worldwide in everything from cheeses, confectioneries, liquors, curries, meat dishes, and soups. In the past, the spice was used not for the flavor but to show people’s wealth. The condiment is commonly used in Spain and Iran, India and Pakistan, and other countries. 2. Medicinal Saffron is used as an herbal folk medicine for many years. It is used for suppressing cramps and flatulence and enhancing pelvic blood flow properties. In medieval Europe, the condiment was used to treat respiratory dis...

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...

Temperature data loggers are equipment that are used to monitor shipments in a supply chain and to gather temperature data from diverse field conditions. The data loggers are equipped with the best in class sensors which provide results with accuracy levels that rivals that of many higher priced, computer-based data acquisition systems. However, not all data loggers are created equal, and with are so many choices available today, it can be challenging to find the right one for your needs. Here are 5 things you need to know to choose the right temperature data logger for you: 1. Know Your Accuracy Requirements You should know beforehand how accurate you want the data logger to be, no matter what you need to measure. For example, an air conditioner might require +/-1 ⁰ C accuracy whereas monitoring conditions in a research lab require far greater accuracy. Accuracy can vary depending on the type of the data logger, a good understanding of specific accuracy requirements...

Super Absorbent Polymer is a type of macro molecular synthetic water absorbing polymer material. The material is known by many different names such as SAP, hydrogel, absorbent polymers, absorbent gels, super soakers, super slurpers, water gel and many more. Due    to    their    outstanding    characteristics, super absorbent polymers (SAPs) have been used in many applications such as manufacturing of Healthcare Products, Artificial Snow, Waste Water Treatment and more. Top 5 Applications of Super Absorbent Polymers 1. Medical Applications 2. Agricultural Applications 3. Strengthening of Concrete 4. Mining and Drilling Waste Solidification 5. Other Applications 1. Medical Applications SAPs can be used in many medical applications, such as drug delivery systems (DDSs), wound    closure, healing products, removal of body water during surgery (treatment of edema), and surgical implant de...

Desiccants are compounds or agents, such as Montmorillonite Clay or Silica Gel that are used in facilitating low-humidity environments by adsorbing moisture content from the air. They are typically used in transport, storage, or maintenance of materials and products, desiccants are used to keep everything from gym shoes to military munitions dry. Tips on How to Choose the Right Desiccant For Use What do You Need to Know before Using the Desiccants? Where to Start? 1. Know the Product that You’re Going to Use the Desiccant for 2. Know the Environment 3. Know the Packaging Examples of Desiccants What do You Need to Know before Using the Desiccants? Desiccants are designed to prevent four sources of water contamination in a closed container or package, such as water vapor in the air inside the package, moisture contained in the materials inside the package, moisture in or on the walls of the package and moisture entry into the ...