hydratoiduista
Hydratoiduista, or hydrated substances, refer to chemical compounds or minerals that contain water molecules integrated into their structure. In these substances, water can be part of the crystal lattice (water of crystallization) or present as coordinated, bound water, and in some cases additional water is adsorbed on the surface.
Crystalline hydrates are often described by a formula that shows the number of water molecules per formula
A key feature of hydratoiduista is their ability to lose or gain water through dehydration or hydration.
Hydratoiduista occur naturally in minerals (for example gypsum, CaSO4·2H2O), in industrial processes (desiccants such as calcium