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  We’re sure that you must’ve come across small silica gel packet s and sachets in new stuff that you bought. New shoes, new handbags, new tiffins, all will most likely come with a few silica gel packets inside them. We’re also sure that some of you thought those silica gel packets are just useless, right?   Well, that’s couldn’t be further from the truth! In reality, these tiny, seemingly insignificant silica gel packets are extremely useful. In this article, we’ll educate you about silica gel and some of the handy & practical uses of silica gel. Let’s get into it! What is Silica Gel? Silica gel is a desiccant. A desiccant is capable of absorbing and holding moisture. Silica gel packets are a cost-effective way for companies to protect their products from moisture or spoilage. These packets can be found in all kinds of things that need to be kept dry or unspoiled. Things like electronics, vitamins, leather goods, dried meat products, etc usually have silica gel packets in them. 

  When it comes to desiccants, people have most commonly heard of silica gel packets . But there are a lot of different types of desiccants depending on the use-case scenario. For different needs, you’ll have to use a different type of desiccant.  Image Source :- Interteck In this article, we’ll explore the most common types of desiccants, learn about their composition, properties, and uses.  What is a desiccant? Image Credit:- Interteck Desiccants are compounds or agents used in facilitating low humidity environments by absorbing moisture content from the air. They’re typically used in transport, storage, or maintenance of materials and products. They help keep everything from gym equipment to military munitions dry. Why do you need desiccants? Desiccants help tackle water contamination in close containers or packages. Water contamination can occur in a closed container or package due to the following 4 sources: Presence of water vapor in the air inside the package, Moisture in the ma