You thought those little packets of silica gel that come in purses, handbags and shoeboxes were pointless at best and annoying at worst. In fact, you ought to hold onto them, as they have a multitude ...
Silica is one of the most complex and abundant families of materials, existing as a compound of several minerals and as a synthetic product. Examples include fused quartz, fumed silica, opal, and aerogels. It is used in structural materials, microelectronics, and as components in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Silica is silicon dioxide, a naturally abundant compound. In industry it is commonly used in amorphous form with a highly porous structure. The most familiar form is silica gel, which despite the name is a rigid, glassy network with internal pores rather than a soft gel.
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Petal peddler: Chattanooga-based Lin Feagans is in the business of flower art and preservation
Petal peddler: Chattanooga-based Lin Feagans is in the business of flower art and preservation
Flowers are a wonderful addition to any home. If you want to preserve a special bouquet for posterity, you can dry your favourite blooms to feature as a permanent fixture in your home. There are ...
Preserving your wedding flowers is a unique way to hold onto a memory from your big day. There are several options for turning your flowers into a keepsake that's more than just a dried bouquet. You ...
Daily Mail: Seven great things to do with those gel packets you always throw away
Seven great things to do with those gel packets you always throw away