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Silica Gel Coarse
Silica Gel Coarse (Product Code: SCL-989/237) is a coarse grade of porous silicon dioxide used as a drying agent in desiccators, balance cases and storage containers in chemistry and analytical laboratories. Listed as analytical reagent grade in a 500 gm pack with its MSDS, it can be regenerated by gentle oven heating and put back into service. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a lab consumables supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Silica gel, coarse grade |
| Pack capacity | 500 gm |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Main purpose | Drying agent (desiccant) for desiccators and storage |
| Shelf life | Depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted |
| Product code | SCL-989/237 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Coarse Silica Gel Used For?
In gravimetric and volumetric work, a layer of the gel in the lower compartment of a desiccator lets hot crucibles, dried precipitates and oven-dried standard salts cool without picking moisture back up, so repeated weighings reach a constant value. A small open dish of the gel placed inside the case of an analytical or digital weighing balance keeps the weighing chamber dry, and a sachet in a jar of hygroscopic reagent slows caking between uses.
Once saturated, the gel can be regenerated by spreading it thinly in a shallow dish and heating it in a laboratory oven to drive off the absorbed water, then cooling it in a closed container before returning it to service. Coarse grades are meant for drying rather than column chromatography, which relies on much finer particles. Silica gel is chemically inert, but its dust irritates the airways and eyes, so pour it gently and keep it away from young children.
Supplier
Silica Gel Coarse is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab brand in Ambala, Haryana, India. Desiccants and other consumables are sourced for schools, colleges, industry laboratories and distributors, and can be added to glassware and desiccator orders for India and international markets. Learn more on the company profile.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Equipment and alternatives used with silica gel for drying and dry storage:
- Vacuum Desiccator — the sealed vessel in which the gel keeps samples dry
- Calcium Chloride Fused — an alternative drying agent for desiccators and drying tubes
- Reagent Bottles For Solids — airtight storage for the gel between uses
- Oven, 43 litre — for regenerating saturated gel
- Porcelain Dish (China Dish) — a shallow dish for spreading the gel during regeneration
Discover more consumables in the Chemistry Lab range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silica Gel Coarse self-indicating?
A colour-change indicator is not mentioned in the listing for Silica Gel Coarse. If you need an indicating type that shows when the gel is saturated, contact us to confirm what can be supplied before you place the order.
How is used Silica Gel Coarse regenerated?
Spread the saturated silica gel in a thin layer in a shallow dish, heat it in a laboratory oven until the absorbed moisture has been driven off, then cool it in a sealed container before returning it to the desiccator.
Can Silica Gel Coarse be packed into chromatography columns?
It is not intended for that. Silica Gel Coarse is sold as a desiccant, while column and thin-layer chromatography depend on much finer, graded particles, so ask us about suitable options for separation work.
What is the shelf life of Silica Gel Coarse?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no fixed period is given for Silica Gel Coarse. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the pack sealed so the gel does not load up with moisture.
Is Silica Gel Coarse hazardous?
Silica gel is chemically inert and of low hazard, though fine dust from Silica Gel Coarse can irritate the eyes and airways. It must not be eaten, so store it out of reach of young students and follow the MSDS supplied with the pack.
Who supplies Silica Gel Coarse?
Silica Gel Coarse is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, in 500 gm packs with an MSDS, for school, college, industry and research laboratories in India and international markets.
Can we order Silica Gel Coarse for all our desiccators?
Yes. Put the number of 500 gm packs of Silica Gel Coarse you need in the enquiry cart, along with any desiccators or reagent bottles, and we will send a combined quotation for the whole list.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
