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General Application:

Silica gel is used in chromatography as a stationary phase. In column chromatography, the stationary phase is most often composed of silica gel. Silica gel is also used as cat litter by itself or in combination with more traditional materials, such as clays including bentonite. It is non-tracking and virtually Odourless. Silica gel is also used to dry the air in industrial compressed air systems. Silica gel is sometimes used as a preservation tool to control relative humidity in museum and library exhibitions and storage. Other applications include diagnostic test strips, inhalation devices, syringes, drug test kits and hospital sanitation kits.