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A monolithic hygroscopic material shaped to facilitate a circulation flow of ambient air. The hygroscopic material may be used to remove various compounds from an ambient gas and may be reactivated to restore its drying capacity. The tendency of the material to seek equilibrium may be utilized to ac

A monolithic hygroscopic material shaped to facilitate a circulation flow of ambient air. The hygroscopic material may be used to remove various compounds from an ambient gas and may be reactivated to restore its drying capacity. The tendency of the material to seek equilibrium may be utilized to achieve dehumidification or humidification.

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1. A hygroscopic monolith, comprising a hygroscopic material, said material having a plurality of generally flat polygonal-shaped exterior surfaces, said material having a generally straight passage therethrough positioned to facilitate gas density differences, said material being shaped to facilita

1. A hygroscopic monolith, comprising a hygroscopic material, said material having a plurality of generally flat polygonal-shaped exterior surfaces, said material having a generally straight passage therethrough positioned to facilitate gas density differences, said material being shaped to facilitate mixing of a gas containing a compound by a chimney effect, whereby a first portion of said gas contacts an internal surface of said passage, at least some of said compound is adsorbed by the material, and a second portion of said gas, containing less compound than the first portion, exits said passage.