The silicate minerals, including montmorillonite, sepiolite and palygorskite in this paper, are compared with traditional desiccants in components, structures and capability of moisture adsorption.

• 硅酸盐矿物蒙脱石、海泡石和坡缕石具有成分和结构上的相似性和吸湿能力,是良好的干燥剂材料。