Desiccant Material Comparison Chart
Property | Molecular Sieve | Silica Gel | Clay |
---|---|---|---|
Adsorptive Capacity at low H20 Concentrations | Excellent | Poor | Fair |
Rate of Adsorption | Excellent | Good | Good |
Capacity for Water @77° F, 40% RH | High | Medium | Medium |
Adsorptive Capacity at Elevated Temperatures | Yes | No | No |
Separation by Molecular Sizes | Excellent | Poor | Poor |