KnowraSilica gelLinked fromLinked fromThe 13 pages that link to Silica gel, each with the reason it gives.All 13Broader topic 7Related 3Compared with 3Silicon dioxideBroader topic: Its large internal surface makes silica useful as a desiccant and adsorbent.DesiccantBroader topic: It is a familiar reusable desiccant in packets and storage containers.DesiccationBroader topic: It is a widely used desiccant in packages and moisture-control systems.HygroscopyBroader topic: Its porous surface adsorbs water vapor in packaging and storage.Thin-layer chromatographyBroader topic: It is the most common polar adsorbent coating for TLC plates.Gel (colloid)Broader topic: Its rigid silica network forms a solid gel despite containing liquid during preparation.Column chromatographyBroader topic: Its polar surface makes it a common stationary phase for organic mixtures.