Q. Where can I find some information about silica gel?

You can find information about this in books and articles from COM Library databases.

For books and eBooks, follow the link below to our library catalog OneSearch.  Search for silica gel or silica.  One print book, Why there's antifreeze in your toothpaste : the chemistry of household ingredients, has introductory information about silica gel and its uses.  Other books and eBooks and articles have more technical information about the makeup of silica.