Granular Silica Gel 60 Standard Grade Flash

Our granular Silica Gel 60 standard-grade flash material comes with a controlled particle size distribution, which makes it especially well-suited for flash chromatography applications.

In addition, this silica provides strong mechanical stability, which helps extend its usable life. Furthermore, the consistent structure ensures dependable performance from one run to the next. As a result, you can count on longer silica life and fewer interruptions during your workflow.

Moreover, Silica Gel 60 works as a practical and cost-effective choice for general separations in the lab. Therefore, it offers both value and reliability for scientists who need consistent results without compromising on quality. Most importantly, it continues to be a trusted standard for everyday chromatography work.

Silica Gel Standard Flash Grade 40930H
Catalog No.DescriptionPrice (USD)
40930H-05Silica Gel, Standard Grade, 60A, 40-63um, 500g Buy now $118.06
40930H-1Silica Gel, Standard Grade, 60A, 40-63um, 1kg Buy now $179.66
40930H-2.5Silica Gel, Standard Grade, 60A, 40-63um, 2.5kg Buy now $417.39
40930H-5Silica Gel, Standard Grade, 60A, 40-63um, 5kg Buy now $731.36
40930H-25Silica Gel, Standard Grade, 60A, 40-63um, 25kg Buy now $2,665.94
Cat. # Particle Dist. Porosity pH Residual H2O Bulk Density Pore Volume Surface Area
40930H 40-63um 60A 6.5-7.5 4.0-6.0% w/w 470-530 g/L 0.70-0.85 mL/g 470-530 m2/g

Silica Gel 60 is one of the most widely used adsorbents in chromatography and serves as a cornerstone in the silica gel product family. Because of its balanced pore size, surface area, and activity, it delivers reliable performance across a broad range of separations. Within the bigger chromatography picture, Silica Gel 60 acts as a versatile standard—commonly chosen for both research and industrial workflows.

Where it Fits in the Product Family

Silica gels are available in different grades and pore structures, each tailored to specific separation needs. In this family, Silica Gel 60 stands out as the “workhorse” material. It provides a consistent, medium-pore structure that bridges the gap between finer gels designed for high-resolution separations and larger-pore gels aimed at bulk purifications. As a result, it is often the first choice for laboratories that need dependable, repeatable outcomes.

Unique Qualities of Silica Gel 60

Silica Gel 60 is valued for its optimal pore size (~60 Å) and surface area, which give it excellent adsorption properties. Moreover, it has high mechanical strength and uniform particle distribution, which minimize channeling and improve flow rates. Therefore, it ensures sharper separations and greater reproducibility compared to more general-purpose adsorbents.

Applications Its Best Suited For

Silica Gel 60 is especially effective in:

  • Column Chromatography – purification of organic compounds, natural products, and intermediates.

  • Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) – qualitative analysis and quick screening of mixtures.

  • Flash Chromatography – fast, preparative-scale purifications with consistent resolution.

  • Pharmaceutical and Natural Product Research – isolation of alkaloids, steroids, and other bioactive compounds.

In summary, Silica Gel 60 combines performance, versatility, and reliability. Whether used for analytical TLC plates, flash columns, or bulk adsorbents, it continues to be one of the most trusted and effective materials in chromatography.