Aug 21, 2012 #1 tom1953 Chemical Joined Jul 25, 2005 Messages 177 Location US I know calcium oxide is very commonly used as a desiccant in rubber compounds, but I can't use CaO. Are there other desiccants that can be used? Thanks, tom
I know calcium oxide is very commonly used as a desiccant in rubber compounds, but I can't use CaO. Are there other desiccants that can be used? Thanks, tom
Aug 22, 2012 #2 GrahamBennett Materials Joined Feb 1, 2007 Messages 1,308 Location GB Not that I know of Tom. Why can't you use CaO? Upvote 0 Downvote
Aug 22, 2012 1 Thread starter #3 tom1953 Chemical Joined Jul 25, 2005 Messages 177 Location US It adversely affects the curing of millable polyurethanes. Upvote 0 Downvote
Aug 24, 2012 #4 GrahamBennett Materials Joined Feb 1, 2007 Messages 1,308 Location GB Oh. Thanks for that Tom. I didn't know that. Upvote 0 Downvote
Oct 24, 2012 #5 MPEngineer Aerospace Joined Oct 23, 2012 Messages 11 Location US Have you checked with your supplier? They might be able to suggest an alternative. Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 19, 2012 #6 willows1 Chemical Joined Nov 19, 2012 Messages 1 Location PL Have you tried MgO? Sometimes it can be used as desiccant because of his hygroscopic nature. Upvote 0 Downvote