I not a desiccant expert...but I do play one on TV.
Actually, I do work for Multisorb Technologies, one of the worldwide leaders in the design, development, production and marketing of high quality packaged and fabricated sorbents for controlling constrained environments (
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We make several style/types of absorbents that would be ideal for long term ammo storage...
There is alot of good info at
www.multisorb.com For reusable applications (gun safes and such) I recommend the DriCan
www.multisorb.com/products/desiccants/index_html/cartridges/drican_htmlFor ammo storage I recommend
www.multisorb.com/products/desiccants/index_html/bags/natrasorb_htmlHere is some good info as well
www.multisorb.com/library/faq_htmlAs for re-activation, not all desiccants can be re-activated. I would advise contacting the manufacturer or replacing your current supply. Samples can be had from multisorb by following this link...
www.multisorb.com/samples/form_samples.cptSorry if this sounds like an advertisment but there is no profit to be made on my part.
I am thier Network Specialist and a satisfied consumer....besides, I get all the free desiccants that I want.