Silica Gel is a porous, granular, chemically inert amorphous silica with a high absorbancy capacity. As a desiccant, standard grades of silica can absorb 40% of their own weight of water. Because no visible physical change occurs when standard silica gel becomes saturated, we also offer blue silica gel which changes from orange to clear when saturated. Use alone, or add a 10% mix to standard gel. Both can be reconditioned by heating for 3 hours at 300° F. 1 pound = 16 ounces