Silica Gel 60, Standard Grade

Silica Gel 60, Standard Grades are offered in sizes from 5-500µm and are excellent for MPLC, flash chromatography, gravity column chromatography, and for making TLC plates.

It’s a high performing material for general applications where maximum chromatographic performance is not a concern.

Available in different grades and pore sizes, and the term “silica gel 60” refers to a particular pore size. The “60” in this case refers to the average pore size in angstroms (a unit of measurement used to express the size of atoms and molecules). A pore size of 60 angstroms is relatively large, which means that the silica gel has a relatively high moisture-absorbing capacity.

Silica is a porous, amorphous form of silicon dioxide made from sodium silicate. It is commonly used as a desiccant, or a substance that absorbs moisture from the air, to help control humidity and prevent the growth of mold and bacteria. It’s often used in packaging to protect moisture-sensitive products from damage due to humidity. It is also used in a variety of other applications, including chromatography, catalysis, and drug delivery.

Silica is a safe and effective desiccant that is widely used in a variety of industries and applications. It is non-toxic and non-flammable, and it can be easily regenerated by heating it to a high temperature to release the absorbed moisture.