Anhydrous granular magnesium perchlorate, a dehydrating agent
For use as a water absorbent in carbon combustions in steel analysis, in the ultimate analysis of organic substances and in the drying of gases and carbon monoxide in air and blood
Provides facility in charging and does not become sticky while momentarily in contact with atmospheric moisture
Minimizes clogging of drying tubes, since deterioration of reagent is accompanied by contraction in volume
Eliminates the decrease in efficiency due to channels forming in the salt
Porous substance offers almost no resistance to the passage of gas