Used as a flow agent in powdered foods like spices and non-dairy creamers to prevent caking. Commonly added to pharmaceuticals as an anti-caking agent in tablets and capsules. Serves as a reinforcing filler in rubber and silicone products to improve strength and durability. Employed in cosmetics for its absorbent properties, helping control shine in powders and foundations. Utilized in the production of glass, ceramics, and cement due to its structural and thermal stability. Acts as a desiccant in moisture-absorbing packets for packaging electronics and food. Used in chromatography as a stationary phase for separating chemical compounds. Functions as a thickening and suspending agent in paints, coatings, and inks.