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Scientists develop 'dry water'

By T.K. Randall
August 27, 2010 · Comment icon 11 comments

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Scientists have developed "dry water", each particle consisting of a water droplet with a sandy silica coating.
The sugar-like substance has the uncanny ability to absorb gases making it highly useful in a number of applications including the absorbing of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to help combat global warming.
The substance resembles powdered sugar and is expected to make a big commercial splash. Each particle of dry water contains a water droplet surrounded by a sandy silica coating. In fact, 95% of dry water is "wet" water.


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Comment icon #2 Posted by Pinx 14 years ago
That reminds me of this joke site: www.buydehydratedwater.com
Comment icon #3 Posted by Mac E 14 years ago
It makes sense that it would absorb gases. However, it shouldn't be labeled as 'water' since it is surrounded by silica (I'm assuming cations). Sure the majority may be water, but because there is another substance in it, Dry water is not the correct label.
Comment icon #4 Posted by rashore 14 years ago
hmmm, sounds interesting... I would probably feel better about it if the article stated what they are able to do with the particle once it absorbs whatever it is they want it to absorb...
Comment icon #5 Posted by Perdition 14 years ago
Blonde moment: Thought you would add dry water to water to make water
Comment icon #6 Posted by Torgo 14 years ago
The idea is that it is droplets of water surrounded by a microscopically thin coating of silica that keeps the actual water from evaporating and leaking out, and massively increasing its surface area. That would indeed make it much more easily capable of absorbing gases.
Comment icon #7 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 14 years ago
I would like to congratulate the scientist's eureka to coin the term "dry water" when 95% of it is wet. Bravo.
Comment icon #8 Posted by emberlake 14 years ago
The first thing I thought of was: I bought some powdered water, but I don't know what to add to it. -- Steven Wright, comedian I wish the scientists well with this invention.
Comment icon #9 Posted by Wondercookie 14 years ago
Ah, there! You see? We were all cutting down on emissions for nothing, hee hee!
Comment icon #10 Posted by booNyzarC 14 years ago
Scientists are taking a big chance by continuing to run tests with dihydrogen monoxide like this. Changing its form from wet to dry doesn't diminish the dangerous nature of such a compound. By the way, the link in the OP doesn't work any more and referenced a story about Lindsay Lohan...
Comment icon #11 Posted by Belial 14 years ago
It already exists folks. RUST
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