Chemicals and Drugs

Silica Gel

A non-crystalline form of silicon oxide that has absorptive properties. It is commonly used as a desiccating agent and as a stationary phase for CHROMATOGRAPHY. The fully hydrated form of silica gel has distinct properties and is referred to as SILICIC ACID.

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Abstract

A non-crystalline form of silicon oxide that has absorptive properties. It is commonly used as a desiccating agent and as a stationary phase for CHROMATOGRAPHY. The fully hydrated form of silica gel has distinct properties and is referred to as SILICIC ACID.

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Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Gel, Silica
  • Silochrome

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2011

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  1. D01w.837w.725w.700w.379w
  2. D20.280w.320w.687w
  3. D26.255w.165w.320w.687w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Silica Gel. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058428. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058428
  2. Silica Gel. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel
  3. Silica Gel. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q308976