Absorption of humidity: NaCl vs. silica gel

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The discussion centers on the absorption ratio of water humidity over time and the need for empirical evidence to support claims. Participants emphasize the importance of experimental measurement and suggest that individuals can conduct their own experiments to determine absorption rates. Additionally, it is noted that data tables from silica gel producers may provide documented properties and absorption information, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking proof of absorption ratios.
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What is the absorption ratio of the water humidity of each in a given period of time, is there any proof?
 
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What doyou mean by "proof"? You can measure these things experimentally and draw your own conclusions.
 
a particular piece of evidence...Chemical Equation...or experment..etc
 
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As I said - you can do the experiment by yourself and check.

Pus, there should exist data tables, prepared by others, that contain this kind of information. I suppose silica gel producers have them and will be quite happy to document properties of things they sell.
 

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