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Can desiccants be reactivated?

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Silica gel can be reactivated by heating, as moisture adsorption does not change the substances. However, it is necessary to heat desiccants for packaging for a long time at a relatively low heat which usually costs more than actually purchasing new Silica Gel and often melts the glue which seals the sachets together.

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