The difference between deoxidizer and desiccant?
author: Tsure
2023-01-12
The specific difference between deoxidizer and desiccant is as follows:
1, the use of different uses
Desiccant is used to remove moisture from moist materials; Deoxidizer is used to absorb oxygen and slow down the oxidation of food.
2, the principle of action is different
Desiccant is usually divided into two categories: chemical desiccant, such as calcium sulfate and calcium chloride, by combining with water to form hydrate drying, chemical reaction; Physical desiccant, such as silica gel and activated alumina, through physical adsorption of water drying, for physical reaction;
Deoxidizer is a group of easy to react with free oxygen or dissolved oxygen chemical mixture, is to inhibit oxidation reaction, chemical reaction.
3, the scope of use is different
Desiccant can be used for medical health products, biological reagents, food industry, do special desiccant;
Deoxidizer is only used for food deoxidation and preservation.
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