Iskander M.Sadek S.Ge L.2019-02-192019-02-192010-12-01978364202500618668755https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/403731Silica gel is a colloidal form of silica, which resembles coarse white sand. It is primarily used as a desiccant for packaging. When mixed with a pore fluid having a matched refractive index it resembles transparent sand. In this chapter, the physical, geotechnical, and dynamic properties of some silica gels are discussed in detail. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010.book2-s2.0-84866452938https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84866452938