The hair of the tail of horse is hygroscopic material.
Hygroscopic and deliquescent
Sodium chloride has a rare dihydrate, obtained from cold solutions - NaCl.2H2O.
Hygroscopic materials can absorb and retain water vapor from the surrounding environment, but they do not necessarily evaporate because evaporation refers to the process of liquid turning into vapor. Hygroscopic materials can release the absorbed water when conditions change, such as through heating or reduced humidity.
Non-Hygroscopic
Hygroscopic materials have the ability to absorb moisture from the surrounding air through a process called adsorption. This occurs because the materials have a strong affinity for water molecules, causing them to adhere to the surface of the material. The absorbed moisture can result in physical changes in the material such as swelling or dissolution.
Polyol Ester is also hygroscopic
Hygroscopic substances are used to absorb humidity.
Potassium hydroxide is hygroscopic and deliquescent.
As far as I know, the PVC is not hygroscopic, it doesn't absorb the moisture. There are several types of PVC though, so there could be some hygroscopic PVC resin, but I haven't encountered it yet. Normally it is dried by hot air driers, which are not suitable for hygroscopic materials, therefore I assume PVC is not hygroscopic...
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The hygroscopic cycle refers to the process of water absorption and release by hygroscopic materials, which are substances that can attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment. This cycle plays a crucial role in regulating humidity levels, influencing atmospheric processes, and affecting soil moisture dynamics. It is essential for various applications, including agriculture, material science, and environmental management, as it impacts water availability and the stability of materials. Ultimately, the hygroscopic cycle contributes to the overall balance of moisture in ecosystems and the atmosphere.
Acetone is not known as hygroscopic.