When we think of silica, we’re familiar with products such as glass, silica gels, and desiccants. It is also widely used in pharmaceutical development, food and cosmetic production, as well as semiconductor manufacturing and other industries. Read More

Which characteristics are important when selecting a silica product for a chromatographic application? Here’s a rundown of key attributes and why each one may prove pivotal in your separation... Read More

The term "metal scavengers" might call up images of strolling along a sunny beach, metal detector in hand, hunting for gold among glittering grains of sand. But in the context of chemistry, the "beach" is a drug and the "metal detectors" are silica gels. Metal scavengers are functionalized silica gels designed to react and bind excess metal complexes. They are essential to public health. Read More