vendredi 24 janvier 2014

101 Uses Of Water Absorbing Beads

By Marissa Velazquez


Water absorbing beads have been used in different aspects of life to serve different functions. With amazing ability in absorption, increase in size till saturation, these amazing crystals can transform to change simple events into marvelous functions. They are also known as water peals or crystals, gel beads and Orbeez among many other names. Currently, you will see used for decoration in events like weddings and manufacturing and processing factories.

They are available in different colors from different manufactures in your local stores. You can also order them from online stores and this gives you more options to choose from. All you need is a trusted supplier with a well established brand as this is the first assurance of quality. They look small and dry when in store shelves.

Extra wetness can be strained from the bead once it reaches its full size. Although they are durable and can last into months, you must avoid hitting them on a hard surface as this can break them. The process of evaporation makes it shrink to its original size and this therefore calls for addition of soaking liquid to keep them enlarged. If the idea is to have them shrink, a strainer will help fasten the process. You can then dry them off in a towel and bag them for future use.

Once at their full size, these crystals can retain this size for months although evaporation will eventually reduce them to former size. They are very durable but care must be taken to avoid hitting them on hard surfaces as this can make them to break. After use, they can be dried through evaporation and strained using a trainer which returns them to their original size. At this point, it will be possible to bag them ready for other uses later on.

They are available in different colors and shapes such as cubes, heart-shaped, cuboids and circular shape among others. A simple search over the web will result into hundreds of decorative ideas of how to use these crystals.

These crystals are the basic components used in manufacturing of disposable baby diapers where they are referred to as super absorbents. They helps produce diapers that are very light and thinner and but works with greater efficiency at the same time. In plants dealing in treatment of water and sewerage, they help trap and suspend solid materials which can then be removed. The other areas in which these beads are used includes soil conditioning, ore processing, paper and textile plants, manufacture of dyes, fabrics and many adhesives in addition to many other uses.

Bandana coolers too are made of these crystals. The crystals are simply wrapped in a bandana and then placed in a freezer for about fifteen minutes after which they are able to provide such a great chilling effect making you relaxed even on the hottest day. With the same idea, it is used in making the cooling parts on the clothing won by bicyclists, motorcyclists and construction workers.

Water absorbing beads are the best for decorations. With many colors and different sizes, you have the power to turn your event to a memorable one. Some scented oils to soaking liquid used will take the effect a little further. In this way, the air will smell great in addition to the fabulous look.




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