Monthly Archives: January 2011

Desiccants can be used to protect many things that need to be kept dry and protected from the damaged caused by moisture being attracted to the items. The item that needs to be protected is placed inside of an air-tight … Continue reading →

Various substances are used as desiccants, each with different properties and limitations. All desiccant types accomplish their jobs by a process known as adsorption, in which moisture forms a film on the substance’s surface, but does not permeate it. Montmorillonite … Continue reading →

Reusable desiccants are hygroscopic substances that absorb water and sustain or induce a dry state in its close surrounding area. The variety that is pre-packaged is typically solid, but they also come in other states as well. Some are meant … Continue reading →