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August 01 2025 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Order Process: From Quoted to Coated

Let's talk about the order process flow here at SilcoTek. Whether you're a first-time customer or a long-time partner, knowing what to expect can make your experience smooth and efficient. Here’s a...

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July 25 2025 Process Analytical

How to Build a Better Analyzer System with Inert Coated Flow Paths

Designing a high-performance analyzer system means accounting for every variable - flow rates, material compatibility, contamination risks, and long-term reliability. Yet one critical element is...

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July 17 2025

What You Need to Know About Recoating SilcoTek Treated Parts

One of the most common questions we get is: Can I recoat a part that’s already been treated with a SilcoTek coating? The answer is yes, but with important qualifications. Why You Might Need to Recoat...

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July 14 2025 SilcoTek

6 Important Considerations When Ordering CVD Coatings

When considering the purchase of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating, it’s natural to focus on the per-piece price. However, a more effective and strategic approach is to evaluate the total...

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July 04 2025

SilcoTalk Video: Solving Mercury Adsorption in Gas Analysis

In a new episode of SilcoTalk, SilcoTek’s Clay Smith shares how our coatings helped improve mercury measurement accuracy at Equinor’s Tjeldbergodden methanol plant, the largest in Europe. This...

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June 27 2025 sulfur analysis

Enhancing Sulfur Analysis with SilcoNert-Coated Monel

Why Monel? Monel® is a nickel-copper alloy - known for its outstanding corrosion resistance in harsh chemical environments, especially where stainless steel can’t hold up. It’s a go-to material in...

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June 20 2025

Guidelines for Choosing the Right Corrosion Resistant CVD Coating

At SilcoTek, customers frequently ask: "Which coating should I use to protect my parts from corrosion?" The answer depends on several factors, including acid type, concentration, temperature, and...

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June 13 2025 SilcoTek

SilcoTek GmbH attending HPLC 2025: Chromatography Made Better With CVD

We’re excited to announce that SilcoTek GmbH's Johannes Keutt and Nils Herbach will be attending HPLC 2025 in Bruges, Belgium, taking place June 15 - 19. As one of the premier international symposia...

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June 06 2025 bio-medical

Single-Use Systems Lead to Lasting Problems: Inert Coating Solutions

Single-use systems (SUS) have become a staple in the life sciences sector. From simple laboratory workflows to large-scale processing, disposable components offer clear advantages: reduced cleaning,...

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May 30 2025 Silicon coating properties

Best Practices for Welding and Coating Parts with SilcoTek Coatings

When it comes to achieving optimal performance from SilcoTek’s high-performance CVD coatings, every step of the process matters - from design and fabrication to final installation. Welded assemblies,...

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May 23 2025

Remembering Their Sacrifice: How SilcoTek Helps To Keep Us All Safe

On Monday, May 26th, the US celebrates a national holiday, Memorial Day, which comes as a reminder of the dedication and sacrifice of our armed forces. As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to reflect...

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May 16 2025 Semiconductor

How CVD Coatings Improve Semiconductor Fab Yields (and Why You Should Care)

Let’s be honest: unless you're deep in the semiconductor world, it's easy to overlook just how precise chipmaking really is. We’re talking nanometer-level tolerances, where a single speck of...

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May 09 2025 Corrosion

Protect Sampling Systems from Chloride Corrosion with CVD Coatings

In the harsh world of chemical processing, chloride corrosion is a relentless aggressor. Whether it’s from hydrochloric acid exposure or salty coastal conditions, chlorine-based compounds pose a...

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May 02 2025 Semiconductor

SilcoTek Heads to Albany for ASMC 2025

SilcoTek is excited to announce our participation in the Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) 2025, taking place from May 5 - 8 at the Hilton Albany in Albany, New York. This...

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April 25 2025

SilcoTek to Attend ATC 2025 in Galveston

SilcoTek is gearing up for the Analyzer Technology Conference (ATC) 2025 with a focus on advancing analytical science through our innovative coating technologies. From April 28th - May 1, we will be...

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April 22 2025 Chemical Inertness

NASA's Curiosity's Job Made Easier with SilcoTek Coatings

There IS (or WAS) Life on Mars?! NASA’s Curiosity rover recently made a groundbreaking discovery: the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars, including long-chain hydrocarbons such as decane,...

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April 11 2025 Chemical Inertness

PFAS-Free Alternatives for Analytical Systems

PFAS is a hot-botton topic these days with new regulations being continuously handed down. This year at Pittcon 2025, our Dr. Jesse Bischof, Senior Scientist at SilcoTek, discussed Material Selection...

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April 04 2025 Value Added Services

What Can Be Passivated? Passivation and Advanced CVD Coatings

Passivation is a widely used chemical process that enhances the corrosion resistance of stainless steel by removing free iron from its surface, allowing a protective oxide layer to form. Industries...

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March 28 2025 bio-medical

Four Important Factors for Selecting a Bio-Inert Coating

Ensuring a bio-inert surface is essential for numerous industries beyond medical diagnostics. Lets explore what bio-inert coatings are, key factors to consider when selecting one, and why Dursan® is...

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March 21 2025 SilcoTek

Why Particles on Silicon Coatings are Normal, and Solutions for Mitigation

SilcoTek’s amorphous silicon-based coatings applied by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) are trusted and relied upon by some of the world’s largest companies in high-purity industries such as...

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March 14 2025 SilcoTek

Packaging Best Practices for Safe Shipping to SilcoTek

This week, we wanted to talk all about shipping! In the next installment of SilcoTalk, we interviewed Cody Richards, an incoming receiving technician, who inspects parts at receipt. At SilcoTek, we...

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March 07 2025 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

SilcoTek Coatings in Additive Manufacturing Propel Jet Fuel Research

A research group from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign recently published their research paper, Jet fuel oxidation on conventionally and additively manufactured metallic tubes, in...

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March 03 2025 SilcoTek

Discover SilcoTek's Pharmaceutical Coating Solutions at Pittcon 2025

Pittcon Conference & Exposition 2025 is just around the corner, and SilcoTek is excited to be part of this leading conference for laboratory science! Taking place March 1-5, 2025 at the Boston...

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February 21 2025 bio-medical

Enhance Biopharmaceutical Efficiency with SilcoTek's Advanced Coatings

On Tuesday, February 25th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Patrick Dick will be travelling to the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina for the International Society for Pharmaceutical...

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February 14 2025 SilcoTek

5 Tips for Easy Processing at SilcoTek

Working closely with our outstanding quotes and customer service team, we’ve learned the best practices for ensuring orders are processed and shipped on time. Here are a few key tips to help you...

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February 07 2025 Value Added Services

The Critical Role of Standardized Passivation

Importance of Standardized Passivation Standardized passivation is essential for ensuring consistency, reliability, and effectiveness in protecting metal surfaces from corrosion and contamination. By...

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January 31 2025

Revolutionizing Analytical Chemistry with Advanced CVD Coatings

SilcoTek has become a pivotal player in the field of analytical chemistry, known for our innovative surface coatings that enhance the performance and durability of analytical instruments. But how did...

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January 24 2025 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

Enhance Oil & Gas Sampling Processes with SilcoTek Inert Coatings

SilcoTek has recently published some new chromatography data for sulfur compounds and Inconel®. Many customers say they don't need a coating when using Inconel bottles because they can withstand the...

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January 17 2025

Optimizing HPLC Performance With SilcoTek Coatings

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a cornerstone of analytical chemistry, offering precise separation, identification, and quantification of components in a mixture. Stainless steel...

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January 10 2025

Anti-Rouging Coatings for Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE)

Rouging is a term used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing related applications to describe corrosive attack on flow path surfaces exposed to corrosive streams in water or water based systems. Rouging...

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January 03 2025 Semiconductor

Enhancing Semiconductor Manufacturing with SilcoTek CVD Coatings

The semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid advancements, with projections indicating a 15% growth in 2025, driven by innovations in chip design, AI integration, and the expansion of 5G...

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December 20 2024 SilcoTek

Reflecting on a Year of Innovation and Growth at SilcoTek in 2024

SilcoTek accomplished quite a lot this year! As we approach the end of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year full of innovation, collaboration, and growth here at SilcoTek. From expanding...

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December 17 2024 Corrosion

Enhancing Monel® Hardware with SilcoTek Coatings

In the realm of high-performance materials, Monel, a nickel-copper alloy, has long been celebrated for its superior corrosion resistance and mechanical durability. In many applications, Monel has...

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December 06 2024 Corrosion

Does a Thicker SilcoTek Coating Improve Corrosion Resistance?

Our customers rely on SilcoTek coatings to tackle challenging corrosion issues. Given the infinite variety of environmental conditions, we encourage thorough evaluation of our recommended coatings in...

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November 29 2024

Upgrade Bioprocessing Equipment with SilcoTek Coatings

Bioprocessing equipment plays a vital role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production, where precision and cleanliness are important. These systems often operate under...

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November 22 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek is Thankful for Innovation

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for—family, friends, and the innovations that make our lives and industries better. At SilcoTek, we’re thankful for the breakthrough...

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November 15 2024 Value Added Services

Enhance SilcoTek's CVD Coatings with Cleanroom Packaging and Passivation Services

Industry standards for citric acid passivation and ISO 6 Class 1000 cleanroom packaging are nothing new to many of the industries we serve, but they are new to SilcoTek! We wanted to give a quick...

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November 08 2024 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Why Choose SilcoTek CVD Coatings Over PFAS?

SilcoTek offers advanced coating solutions that can serve as effective and environmentally responsible alternatives to PFAS and other “forever chemicals.” SilcoTek’s inert, high-performance coatings...

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November 01 2024 SilcoTek

How SilcoTek CVD Coating Selection (like the Presidential Election) Shapes the Future

SilcoTek's Vision: "A Better World Through SilcoTek Coatings" It’s election season, and whether you’re closely following the debates or just waiting for the results to roll in, one thing is clear:...

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October 25 2024 Corrosion

Enhancing Tubing Performance: SilcoTek's Coating Solutions

The global stainless steel market, valued at over $111 billion, underscores the critical role of high-performance tubing in modern industry. From analytical instruments to semiconductor manufacturing...

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October 15 2024 sulfur analysis

Inert Coatings Improve Sulfur Sampling with Monel® Cylinders

This week, SilcoTek's Clay Smith attended the Gulf Coast Conference (GCC) that took place Oct 15-16 at the Moody Gardens Conference Center in Galveston, TX. At GCC, SilcoTek showcased our latest...

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October 08 2024 Semiconductor

Optimizing Semiconductor Manufacturing with CVD Coatings

The semiconductor industry has become increasingly reliant on advanced materials in device manufacturing both for the devices themselves and the equipment used to produce them. Protecting the process...

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October 07 2024 Corrosion

Maximizing Heat Exchanger Efficiency with SilcoTek CVD Coatings

Heat exchangers operate under extreme conditions where fouling and corrosion can severely impact performance. High temperatures, reactive environments, and nickel-containing substrates contribute to...

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September 27 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Coatings Enhance Bioprocessing Equipment

On Wednesday, October 2, SilcoTek's Dr. Jesse Bischof and Patrick Dick will be representing SilcoTek® at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering's (ISPE) Boston Product Show at...

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September 20 2024

How SilcoTek Coatings Eliminate Metal Interactions in HPLC

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems are highly sensitive instruments used to separate, identify, and quantify compounds in a sample. However, unwanted metal ion...

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September 16 2024 SilcoTek

Enhancing Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance with Citric Passivation & CVD Coatings

The purpose of this blog is to study the impact of substrate passivation before coating on the long-term HCl corrosion performance of three SilcoTek coatings. Dursan®, Silcolloy® 2000 and Siltride®...

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September 06 2024 bio-medical

Mitigating Listeria Risks with Dursan Coating

Recent headlines have highlighted a tragic Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, that resulted in nine deaths. This incident brings attention to the persistent threat of Listeria in food...

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August 30 2024 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

Enhancing Offshore Drilling Efficiency with CVD Coatings

Earlier this year, fabrication began off the coast of the North Sea on the Norwegain Continental Shelf for a new production and wellhead platform (PWP) called the Valhall PWP-Fenris Joint Development...

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August 23 2024 SilcoTek

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Coating Benefits, Challenges, and Performance Capabilities

Introduction to CVD Coatings Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a process that creates thin, durable coatings on a variety of surfaces. These coatings play a critical role in industries ranging from...

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August 16 2024 Process Analytical

Inert Coated Air Sampling Hardware used to detect Carbon Monoxide in Local School

In a case that is local to SilcoTek, forty-one students at the North Star School District and Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset County, PA mysteriously fell sick in April of this year....

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August 09 2024 Corrosion

SilcoTek's Advancements in Corrosion Protective Coatings Market

In an article published by the Qatar Environment and Energy Institute (QEERI), it was explained that the corrosion protective coatings market has experienced significant growth over the past five...

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August 02 2024 SilcoTek

How and Where to Buy SilcoTek Coated Products

Many of our customers ask, "where can you buy SilcoTek coated products?" We get this question quite often since we don't sell or stock product at our Bellefonte, PA facility. Since SilcoTek's process...

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July 26 2024 bio-medical

SilcoTek at ADLM Clinical Lab Expo 2024: Enhancing Healthcare Diagnostics

A beautiful harbor view of Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, home of the Chicago Bears. The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Clinical Lab Expo will be held July 28th - August 1,...

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July 19 2024 Semiconductor

SilcoTek at Semicon West: A Recap of Semiconductor Industry Trends

SilcoTek's Stephanie Rhodes, Nik Snyder, and Jim Mattzela hosted our booth at Semicon West in San Francisco, CA held by SEMI at the Moscone Center where they experienced first-hand the buzz around...

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July 12 2024

Analyzing PFAS Emissions with SilcoTek Coatings

SilcoTek inert coatings are specially designed to improve the detection and analytical accuracy of trace-level chemical compounds that are sensitive to and interact with metal flow path surfaces....

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July 05 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Enhances Trace Explosive Detection for a Safer 4th of July

Happy 4th of July from SilcoTek! After the cookout, many of us will be heading out to enjoy the local fireworks display. As I watch the fireworks, I can’t help but think about SilcoTek's role in...

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June 28 2024 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

SilcoTek's Dursan Coating Advantages in Life Sciences Instrumentation

I had a conversation with our Life Sciences Technical Sales Representative, Patrick Dick, about some of the common questions he gets from his customers. Let's take a deeper dive into protein...

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June 21 2024 Corrosion

A Perfect Match: SilcoTek's PFAS-Free Coatings and Corrosion Resistance

Let's talk about corrosion and how it correlates to the dangers of fluorine-containing coatings. Corrosion is a constant challenge in many industries, leading to significant maintenance costs,...

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June 14 2024 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

SilcoTek Coatings Can Enhance Heat Exchanger Performance

In industrial applications where high temperatures and reactive environments are common, equipment fouling and coking can significantly impair performance and increase maintenance costs. SilcoTek...

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June 03 2024

SilcoTek Coatings: Innovating at ACHEMA 2024

ACHEMA is a major international forum and trade show for the process industries, focusing on chemical engineering, biotechnology, and environmental protection. Held every three years, ACHEMA brings...

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May 31 2024 SilcoTek

What Does SilcoTek Do?

We get the question, "what does SilcoTek do?" quite often. Sometimes, we forget that there are people in the world who don't know what a CVD coating is (crazy, right?). This week, we wanted to get...

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May 23 2024 Corrosion

Introducing SilcoTek's New Services: Citric Passivation and Cleanroom

SilcoTek is very excited to announce our 2 newest services, citric passivation and ISO 6 Class 1000 cleanroom and packaging! Read on to find out how these new offerings can benefit your processes....

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May 17 2024 Corrosion

Which is The Best Corrosion Resistant SilcoTek Coating?

Corrosion can lead to a host of problems like expensive maintenance, component replacements, process contamination, sample probe damage and failure, and loss of productivity due to down time....

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May 10 2024

Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing: SilcoTek Coatings at ASMC

We're thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) in Albany, NY, taking place at the Hilton Albany from May 13th to May 16th. It's an...

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May 06 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek at SVC TechCon: Advancing Vacuum Coating Technology

On May 7th and 8th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Nik Snyder will be attending the Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) TechCon tradeshow at the Hilton Chicago Hotel in Chicago, IL. Regarding TechCon, the...

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April 22 2024 SilcoTek

The Power of Chemical Vapor Deposition

Unlocking the full potential of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) requires a comprehensive understanding of its intricacies and nuances. In this blog post, we'll explore the inner workings of CVD, its...

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April 19 2024 Semiconductor

Enhancing Sustainability With SilcoTek Coatings

On April 22nd, we will celebrate the 54th official Earth Day! With this celebration, we wanted to talk about how SilcoTek coatings can help us keep Mother Earth beautiful and sustainable for...

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April 12 2024

ATC 2024: Advancing Analytical Science with SilcoTek Coatings

The Analyzer Technology Conference (ATC) serves as a premier platform for professionals in analytical science to convene, exchange ideas, and delve into cutting-edge innovations. It provides a global...

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April 05 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek is Excited for Analytica Conference 2024 in Munich

Analytica conference is one of the leading event in the field of data analysis, biotechnology, and other related industries. The conference will feature presentations, workshops, and discussions...

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March 29 2024 Corrosion

Combatting HF Corrosion with SilcoTek Coatings

Managing corrosion problems in any industry is paramount to profitability. It is impossible to completely prevent corrosion forever, but reducing the need to replace process components is critical to...

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March 22 2024 Corrosion

How Does SilcoNert Coating Compare to Electropolishing?

Current market conditions have created significant delays in the supply chain for stainless steel tubing. Additional post-manufacturing processes like surface treatment are often required but...

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March 15 2024 SilcoTek

The Science Behind SilcoTek's CVD Coating Thickness & Color Variations

This week, we wanted to get back to some of the basics of SilcoTek's coating technology. Why can coated parts from SilcoTek display different colors? Let's delve deeper into the reasons behind...

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March 08 2024 Process Analytical

Portable Natural Gas Monitoring Made Possible With SilcoTek Coatings

A recent article in the Journal of Chromatography A, entitled Portable Chemical Detection Platform for On-Site Monitoring of Odorant Levels in Natural Gas, describes a detection platform developed to...

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March 01 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek's Pittcon 2024 Recap!

Let's recap Pittcon 2024! 5 SilcoTek team members attended the 75th annual Pittcon last week. We had so many of our customers in attendance and several had SilcoTek coated parts on display! Left to...

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February 23 2024 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Travels to Pittcon 2024 to Present Inert HPLC Technology & More

From February 26th to 28th, 5 SilcoTek team members will be attending the 75th Pittcon Conference and Exposition at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Keep an eye out for these...

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February 16 2024 Corrosion

8 Tips to Ensure Gas Regulator Reliability

Gas regulators play a crucial role in maintaining precise pressure control across various industries, with engineers and technicians relying on them to operate flawlessly, even under challenging...

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February 09 2024 Semiconductor

The Impact of SilcoTek Coatings on Halogens

In today's dynamic landscape, the raw material supply chain plays an important role in meeting increasing global demand. The need for enhanced material purity has never been more critical,...

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February 02 2024 bio-medical

SilcoTek Presents Metal Leaching Solutions at SLAS Exhibition 2024

From February 3rd through the 7th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Patrick Dick will be attending the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) Exhibition in Boston, MA at the Boston...

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January 26 2024 Silicon coating properties

SilcoTek's Sustainable Coatings Go Beyond PFAS

In the realm of industrial and consumer products, the widespread presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has long been a cause for concern due to their links to health and...

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January 19 2024 Corrosion

304 vs. 316L Stainless Steel: Which is Better For SilcoTek Coating?

Last week, we talked about metallurgy and how SilcoTek's coatings don't change the physical properties of 316L stainless steel. To build on that topic, we also wanted to talk about substrate...

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January 10 2024 SilcoTek

Evaluating the Impact of SilcoTek's Coating Process on Stainless Steel

SilcoTek commissioned Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of our Dursan® coating process on the bulk metallurgical properties of 316 stainless steel. This...

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January 05 2024 Process Analytical

Revolutionizing CO2 Analysis: The Power of SilcoNert Coating

In the world of analytical chemistry, precision is paramount. When it comes to analyzing trace amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), even the slightest interaction between the sample and the instrument's...

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December 22 2023

SilcoTek is Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

As 2023 comes to an end, we at SilcoTek are taking the opportunity to reflect on our year, consider what the future will bring, and thank all our customers who help make our success possible. The...

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December 15 2023 Semiconductor

Enhancing Semiconductor Manufacturing with SilcoTek Coatings

Creating a semiconductor device on a silicon wafer is a wildly complicated and expensive process. For the most part, each step needs to be done with the utmost care in order to ensure proper device...

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December 08 2023 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

Unveiling the Versatility of Hydrophobic Coatings

Hydrophobicity is defined as, "lacking affinity for water." For many applications, hydrophobicity is essential for proper fuctioning. SilcoTek specializes in applying advanced coatings using chemical...

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December 01 2023

Avoiding Corrosion: How SilcoTek Coatings Safeguard Industries

It's been a while since we last talked about everyone's favorite nemesis: CORROSION. We have all dealt with corrosion in some form in our lives and in (likely) every occasion, it's frustrating....

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November 24 2023

SilcoTek is Thankful for You

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what we're thankful for here at SilcoTek. I asked our employees to send me a message with what they're most thankful for...

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November 17 2023

Electropolish Replacement: How SilcoTek Coatings Can Help

From November 13-15, SilcoTek's Dr. Jesse Bischof attended the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center in Plainsboro, NJ. At the show, he spoke about Replacing...

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November 03 2023

SilcoNert Coated Mobile Air Monitor Vehicle Boosts Ammonia Detection

Air Monitoring Vehicle Image from Connecticut's Official Government Website Announced in a May 1, 2023 article by Fox61 news, Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)...

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October 27 2023

Sampling System Material Compatibility Breakthroughs with SilcoTek Coating

On October 11th, 2023, SilcoTek's Clay Smith presented "Breakthroughs in Material Compatibility of Inert Coatings for Sampling and Analytical Systems" at the Gulf Coast Conference in Galveston, TX....

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October 20 2023

Spacecraft Potable Water System Made Better With SilcoTek Coatings

In July, the International Conference on Environmental Systems presented a paper in which researchers have been looking into microbial control in wetted components of a Spacecraft Potable Water...

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October 13 2023

Start to Finish: How Your Parts Are Coated

This week, we wanted to go through the process of an order from start to finish at SilcoTek. From your first inquiry to invoicing, there are step by step processes we go through to ensure you're...

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October 06 2023

Gulf Coast Conference Preview: Breakthroughs in Material Compatibility of Inert Coatings

This week, on October 10th and 11th, SilcoTek's Clay Smith and Joel Farris will be attending Gulf Coast Conference in Galveston, Texas. Please look for these friendly faces: Clay Smith Joel Farris...

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September 29 2023

How Does SilcoTek Coat Tubing?

According to Grand View Research, the global stainless steel market size was valued at $111.44 billion USD in 2022. That's a lot of tubing! As with most equipment, tubing can present problems that...

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September 22 2023

Siltride Webinar: Innovations in CVD Coating Technology with Nik Snyder

Please join us as Nik Snyder, SilcoTek Technical Sales Specialist, presents our newest CVD coating technology, Siltride®. Mr. Snyder will present information on how Siltride was developed, relevant...

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September 15 2023

SilcoTek is Attending BioProcess International in Boston, September 18-21

On September 18th, 20th, and 21st, SilcoTek's Dr. Jesse Bischof will be attending Biotech Week in Boston, Massachussetts, specifically BioProcess International (BPI). The event will be held at the...

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September 08 2023

SilcoTek's CVD Coatings: Enhancing Dielectric Properties

Dielectric Properties of SilcoTek Coatings Aside from the most common surface properties required of SilcoTek’s CVD coatings (such as chemical inertness, corrosion resistance, and hydrophobicity), an...

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September 01 2023

International Representative Spotlight: SilcoTek GmbH

Ordering SilcoTek Coatings from SilcoTek GmbH Rene Unglauben (left) and Nils Herbach (right) posing next to the SilcoTek sign during their visit last week. From August 22 to 25th, 2 of our German...

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August 25 2023

Fast, Reliable Results For Monitoring Air Quality with SilcoTek Coatings

Importance of Reliable Results for Monitoring Air Quality Cannabis is a hot topic right now and we wanted to weigh in on how SilcoTek coatings can help. In an article from Cannabis Science &...

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August 18 2023

Siltride 1000 and Silcolloy 2000 CVD Coatings Combat Corrosion

This week, we wanted to talk about how our 2 newest coatings, Siltride® 1000 and Silcolloy 2000®, can help with corrosion. In many industries, corrosion is a tremendous pain in the backside. It can...

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August 11 2023

EPA Mercury Regulations Made Easier With SilcoTek Coatings

In April 2023, NPR reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules to tighten emissions standards for mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants....

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August 04 2023

The Power of SilcoTek Coatings and Surface Roughness

Figure 1 - Representative surface of coupon prior to coating. In the world of materials and surface engineering, achieving optimal performance and durability is a never-ending pursuit. Fortunately,...

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July 28 2023

5 Things to Avoid in Petrochemical and Refining Sampling Operations

Chronic flare and stack sampling issues in petrochemical and refining operations can have significant consequences, affecting not only the efficiency of the processes but also posing potential risks...

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July 21 2023

Advancing Analytical Instrumentation with SilcoTek Coatings at AACC 2023

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is a conference taking place in Anaheim, CA from July 23-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This...

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July 14 2023

Introducing Siltride: SilcoTek's Most Robust Coating Technology Yet

The SilcoTek team has been hard at work creating, testing, and perfecting so that we can present our NEW SiltrideSM 1000 CVD coating process! The new Siltride technology is a brand new protective...

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July 07 2023

SilcoTek is Attending SEMICON West July 11-13 in San Francisco

SilcoTek's Jim Mattzela and Nik Snyder will be attending SEMICON West on July 11-13 in San Francisco, CA at the Mascone Center. Please come visit with us in booth #233! This year, SEMICON West is...

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June 30 2023

SilcoTek Coating Enables Accurate Analysis in Equinor's Methanol Plant

Improving Mercury Detection with Equinor in Europe’s Largest Methanol Production Plant Equinor, one of the largest international energy companies in the world, owns and operates Europe’s largest...

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June 23 2023

8 Tips to Prevent Damage to SilcoTek Coatings

This week, we wanted to talk about how to get the most out of your SilcoTek® coatings. Much like our roads, SilcoTek coatings can show signs of wear over time. Of course, there are things that we can...

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June 14 2023

SilcoTek Travels to Germany for HPLC 2023 Symposium

The 2023 HPLC International Symposium is a highly regarded conference focused on liquid phase separations and related technologies, particularly in conjunction with mass spectrometry. The program...

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June 09 2023 Chemical Inertness

2023 Canadian Wildfires and Inert Coatings' Role in Air Monitoring

Smoke-filled haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes visibility in New York City on June 7, 2023. Source: Getty Images. SilcoNert-Coated Air Sampling Equipment Enables Accurate, Low-Level Analysis...

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June 02 2023

In a Rush? Expedited Coating Services Now Available

SilcoTek Now Offers Expedited Service for Coatings First, Some History Since the initial vision for SilcoTek was formed before our company's inception in 2009, we have always been solely focused on...

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May 26 2023

Enhancing Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Quantification with SilcoTek Coatings

SilcoTek® Coatings Propel Climate-Smart Agriculture Forward In a recent blog article by Picarro, they detailed an experiment at the University of Georgia's agricultural experimental farm in which...

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May 19 2023

SilcoTek Coatings Aren’t Porous. How do we Know?

Measuring the Porosity (or lack thereof) of SilcoTek® Coatings SilcoTek® provides thin film coatings deposited via Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Customers often ask for the porosity of our...

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May 12 2023

Inert Coating on Sample Collection Tubes Aids Early Esophageal Cancer Detection

SilcoNert® Coated Thermal Desorption Tubes from Markes International Enable Ultra-Sensitive VOC Analysis We often publish information about how our coatings benefit industrial or research...

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May 05 2023 Process Analytical

How to Improve Process Sampling Accuracy and Safety With Coatings

Earlier this year, SilcoTek® partnered with SENSOR Sampling Systems, a division of SOR Controls Group, to bring you a game-changing case study. Read on to see why SOR's Product Manager, Billy Terry...

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April 28 2023 Semiconductor

SilcoTek is Traveling to Saratoga Springs, NY for ASMC

SilcoTek will be attending the Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) in Saratoga, NY on May 1-4. Look for these smiling faces to discuss how SilcoTek coatings can help in your...

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April 21 2023

10 Tips and Strategies for Improving Industrial Sampling Systems

This week, we're talking about the 4th and final book in our Ultimate Guide E-Book series, entitled Troubleshooting and Protecting the Sampling System. Over the last few months, we've done blog posts...

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April 14 2023

SilcoTek is Attending the Analyzer Technology Conference April 18-20

Please join us at the Analyzer Technology Conference at Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, TX from April 18 - 20, 2023. About Analyzer Technology Conference* This symposium is...

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April 07 2023 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Loves FISHING For Ways to Help Our Customers

"IN THE LIGHT" FISHING is an acronym used here at SilcoTek® to represent our core values. This week, we wanted to talk about the second "I", which stands for "in the light." In the Light defines our...

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March 31 2023

SilcoTek CVD Coatings Help to Manage Challenging Environments

This week, we're featuring the third book in our Ultimate Guide E-book series, Managing Challenging Sampling Environments. Click the links to see the blog posts on books one and two. To download the...

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March 24 2023 Silicon coating properties

Silcolloy 2000: New CVD Coating for High Temperature Stability and Corrosion Resistance

Silcolloy 2000: New CVD Coating for High Temperature Stability and Corrosion Resistance Earlier this week, SilcoTek® launched a new coating, Silcolloy® 2000! A few proprietary process changes with...

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March 17 2023

SilcoTek to Attend Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, PA

March 18-22, SilcoTek will be traveling to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for the 2023 Pittcon Conference and Exposition. We invite you to visit the SilcoTek staff in booth #1833...

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March 10 2023 SilcoTek

SilcoTek is Making the World a Better Place, One Part at a Time

"A Better World Through SilcoTek Coatings" This is our vision. It may seem vague to some, but to us it has a lot of meaning. But, what does the SilcoTek vision really mean? Sure, we can parrot it...

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March 03 2023

SilcoTek's Coating Wear Resistance is Tested Using Pin-on-disk Technique

Wear is a Nightmare Wear can cause problems in most applications and can be frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming to deal with. We were curious about the wear resistance of our coatings and took...

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February 24 2023

SilcoTek CVD Coating Properties Will be Showcased at SLAS Exhibition

Starting on Sunday, February 26th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Patrick Dick will be attending the SLAS Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center in booth #413. They will be happy to answer any...

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February 17 2023

What are Inert Coatings and How can they Improve my Product?

The second book in our four part Analytical e-book series is entitled, An Introduction to Inert Coatings. It takes you through our process, the benefits the coating provides, and data to help you...

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February 10 2023

Improving the Hydrogen Economy with CVD Coatings

SilcoTek inert, corrosion resistant, hydrophobic and icephobic CVD coatings benefit hydrogen use and production by improving trace detection of sulfurs, ammonia, and other reactive compounds. They...

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February 03 2023

Changing Materials or Suppliers? Use Caution!

Engineers aim to specify materials that provide the optimal combination of safety, performance, and cost effectiveness in their products’ applications. Coating solutions are favored by engineers to...

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January 27 2023 SilcoTek

How Do You Know You're Getting the Same Coating Every Time?

SilcoTek® has adopted Intel's Copy Exactly! philosophy. What is Copy Exactly? Intel states, "the methodology focuses on matching the manufacturing site to the development site. Matching occurs at all...

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January 20 2023 Chemical Inertness

How to Ensure Your Analytical System is Performing at its Peak

An under-performing sampling system can cost an operator more than just time and money. A lousy system can be the cause of poor yield, slow response, bad decisions, and regulatory or contract...

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January 13 2023 Silicon coating properties

How Does SilcoTek Compare to Other CVD Coatings?

Since SilcoTek’s researchers first pioneered Silcosteel® for making stainless steel gas chromatography columns inert in the late 1980s, several alternatives have emerged for overcoming the analytical...

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January 09 2023 Silicon coating properties

How to Know if a CVD Coating is Still Performing

How do you know if your coating is still performing as it should? We get this question quite often and the answer is... not that simple. Each situation is different, which makes it difficult to...

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December 30 2022 SilcoTek

Goodbye, 2022! SilcoTek Recap

2022 has been a year for the record books. In the wake of the pandemic and starting to get back to "normal," SilcoTek has made many improvements and enhancements in all aspects of the business. New...

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December 23 2022 food flavor and fragrance

Smells like Christmas, How SilcoTek Coatings Help the Fragrance Industry

Have you ever wondered why certain flavors taste or smell differently depending on the brand? SilcoTek has helped Givaudan, a world leader in creating many natural and artificial flavors. This CNN...

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December 16 2022 bio-medical

SilcoTek Story: Misdiagnoses From Suspected Analyte Carryover

This week, we wanted to share a real world example that comes from within. A SilcoTek® employee had a baby girl who was errantly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at birth due to suspected analyte...

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December 09 2022

Electrical Conductivity Properties of SilcoTek Coatings

We frequently get questions about the electrical conductivity of our coatings. SilcoTek® offers coatings that are both conductive and insulative for various applications. We will characterize and...

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December 02 2022 SilcoTek

SilcoTek's Best Practices for Packaging Parts for Success

One of SilcoTek's most important strategic directives is to coat every part perfectly and on time, every day. This week, we wanted to discuss our receiving process and what happens to your parts once...

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November 25 2022 food flavor and fragrance

Dursan Coating Assists to Mitigate Spread of Foodborne Illnesses

We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving feast and spent some quality time with your loved ones! With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to talk a little about how SilcoTek® coatings have...

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November 18 2022 bio-medical

Benefits of CVD Coatings on Medical Devices

Because SilcoTek® attended Compamed in Düsseldorf, Germany this week, we wanted to share some ways that our CVD coatings can enhance medical device applications. Compamed is a trade fair where...

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November 11 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

How Dursan Coated Hardware Optimizes HPLC Analysis

Dursan Coated Hardware Outperforms Traditional Approaches to Combating HPLC Issues The Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) is a yearly event that is held for scientists and students to share papers,...

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November 04 2022 Semiconductor

Improve Semiconductor Equipment Retention with CVD Coatings

The recent passage of the CHIPS Act in the United States (and similar funding around the world) has generated a lot of buzz around the semiconductor industry. North America has been extremely busy...

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October 28 2022 SilcoTek

Getting the Most out of Your Quote for CVD Coating Services

Two of our quotes team members, Corey Robinson and Kevin Morrison. Best Practices for Quoting SilcoTek® Coatings Before sending a request for a quote to SilcoTek, we have a few pointers to make the...

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October 21 2022 Chemical Inertness

CVD Coating Improves Reliability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Analysis

If you are performing an analysis using a sampling system, there can be many roadblocks in the way of obtaining accurate and reliable results. One of the most frustrating of these is adsorption,...

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October 14 2022 Chemical Inertness

How Dursan Bio-Inert Coating Enhances HPLC Applications

Get Information About the Benefits of Dursan Coated Analytical Flow Paths Dursan® is a functionalized silica-like coating (a-SiOX:CYHZ) that creates a barrier between your sample and the surface of...

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October 07 2022 Silicon coating properties

Boost Performance in Low Temperature Environments

Some people welcome the leaves turning, lower temperatures, and are enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes. If you're anything like me, this time of the year is always a drag. As the weather inches...

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September 30 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

Optimizing Emissions Monitoring Amidst the Inflation Recovery Act Regulations

While all of the rules are not fully in place yet, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2021 and signed into law in 2022 requiring most companies to...

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September 23 2022 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Maximizing PVC Molding With SilcoTek Coatings

SilcoTek® coatings are used in a variety of applications for altering surface energy and providing corrosion protection. This blog post reviews a case study where a customer experienced problems with...

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September 16 2022 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How CVD Coatings Can Help Common Molding Problems with PVC

Molding PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) presents the processor with a host of important issues, and many companies in the molding industry have similar problems. Heating PVC results in the outgassing of...

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September 09 2022 SilcoTek

Can SilcoTek Coatings be Removed and Re-Applied?

SilcoTek’s high performance CVD coatings are used to enhance material performance in a variety of demanding applications. Any coating from any supplier will eventually degrade in highly challenging...

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September 02 2022 Automotive And Aerospace

SilcoTek Goes to the Moon... Again!

SilcoTek® and NASA have had a long history together, and our journey continues with the Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor (S.A.M.) system. This system is designed to monitor the atmosphere within the...

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August 26 2022 SilcoTek

How to get Better Coating Performance at High Temperatures

SilcoTek® recommends customers who use coated stainless-steel parts in high temperature applications (over 450°C) to preheat the parts prior to sending them in for coating. This recommendation was...

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August 19 2022 Semiconductor

Improving Sustainability in the Semiconductor Industry

Saving money? Improved Sustainability? Sounds great, right? Most manufacturing companies are always looking to save money on processing and increase sustainability. When we think of saving money in...

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August 12 2022

Coating Parts with Silver Plating

SilcoTek® occasionally receives parts for coating that already have silver plating on them. Our materials compatibility guide lists silver plating as a substrate that “needs more information” because...

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August 05 2022 SilcoTek

SilcoNert, Sulfinert, Silcosteel, Siltek… What’s the Difference?

Assorted sampling components coated with SilcoNert® 2000. SilcoNert, Sulfinert, Silcosteel, Siltek… What’s the Difference? Introduction Whether you’ve been involved in chromatography for days or...

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July 29 2022 SilcoTek

How to Avoid Delays in Getting Your Parts Coated by SilcoTek

As we bid adieu to Marty Higgins and wish him well in his retirement, we have some big shoes to fill! I'd like to take a minute and introduce myself and provide a little background about my expertise...

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July 22 2022 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Through the Years

One last trip down memory lane! A quick journey through time about the development of a coating company. SilcoTek Through the Years SilcoTek has come a long way since our inception as a small start...

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July 15 2022 Purity

SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery

In this blog post we discuss coatings for gas delivery systems and the importance of getting it right the first time. SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery The raw material supply chain has become...

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July 08 2022 Process Analytical

Challenges to Coating Pressure Gauges

Pressure gauges have been around for a long time. So why are they hard to coat? We discuss pressure gauge basics and why they're not coated. Challenges to Coating Pressure Gauges The most common...

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July 01 2022 Corrosion

Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber Systems

A recent paper presented at ASMC highlights how SilcoTek coatings can improve the corrosion resistance and lifetime of exhaust scrubber systems. Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber...

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June 24 2022 SilcoTek

Are Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting SilcoTek Lead Times?

Covid, war, and a host of other disruptions have severely constrained material supply. What about SilcoTek? Are supply disruptions affecting coating lead times? Nope. Are Supply Chain Disruptions...

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June 17 2022 bio-medical

Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated?  What About Performance?

We discuss coating the internal surfaces of small bore tubing and needles. How is the coating applied? Does the coating perform? How small a bore can we coat? Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated? What...

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June 10 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

Dursan HPLC Applications

Why would someone use Dursan® in their HPLC column and equipment flow paths? Let's discuss the benefits of using a CVD coated flow path for solving HPLC test problems. Dursan HPLC Applications In...

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June 03 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings

Let's discuss some new applications and uses for our coatings. Some are really out there! New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings A wide range of industries have recognized the benefits CVD...

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May 27 2022 Chemical Inertness

Common CVD Coating Terms Defined

Functionalized, amorphous, bond, lattice, bulk? What do all these confusing terms mean? In this blog we explain common CVD coating terms. Common CVD Coating Terms Defined We often describe SilcoNert®...

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May 20 2022 bio-medical

How Coatings Contribute to Advances in Breath Analysis

This blog post will explore recent developments in breath analysis including a newly developed FDA approved COVID test that relies completely on analyzing exhaled breath. How Coatings Contribute to...

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May 13 2022 SilcoTek

Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel

We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results! Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

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May 06 2022 Process Analytical

Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities

We discuss the best practices for sampling hydrogen impurities from experts in the field. Let's review the recommendations and results. Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities A paper from...

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April 29 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

How Silicon Coatings Improve Odor Analysis

Learn how high purity silicon coatings are used to in odor analysis and VOC detection. How Silicon Coatings Improve Odor Analysis In this blog we'll discuss how inert coatings like SilcoNert® are...

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April 22 2022 bio-medical

SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes

In this blog post we discuss how non reactive, high purity coatings like Dursan improve in vitro diagnostic probes and needles. SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes SilcoTek’s...

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April 15 2022 Purity

Preventing Metal Contamination in Products and Processes

Metals can leach ions into process streams, contaminating product, impacting yield, and damaging processes. In this blog we discuss metal ion leaching and how to prevent contamination. Preventing...

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April 08 2022 Automotive And Aerospace

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Jets

In this blog post we discuss how Dursan contributes to renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction by improving the ketonization process used to convert wastes into jet fuel. Reducing Greenhouse...

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April 01 2022 Corrosion

Improving the Lifetime of Industrial Exhaust Systems

Learn how Silcolloy® and Dursan® improve the corrosion resistance and reduce maintenance of plant exhaust and scrubber systems. Improving the Lifetime of Industrial Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems,...

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March 25 2022 Corrosion

How the Nickel Market May be a Problem for Corrosion Resistance

We discuss how high nickel prices may be a problem for nickel alloys and corrosion resistance applications. Learn how coatings can help relieve the pain. How the Nickel Market May be a Problem for...

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March 18 2022 Corrosion

Improving the Corrosion Resistance of High Purity Water Systems

Coatings are used to improve corrosion resistance but for high purity DI water systems durability and contamination can be a concern. Learn how silicon coatings can help. Improving the Corrosion...

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March 11 2022 Silicon coating properties

How Custom are Silicon CVD Coatings?

SilcoTek® offers custom silicon CVD coatings for analytical, semiconductor, energy, and other applications. But how custom are CVD coatings? Let's find out. How Custom are Silicon CVD Coatings? If...

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March 04 2022 Chemical Inertness

Demystifying Inert Coatings

Inert or non reactive coatings are used in analytical and process applications all the time, but how do they work and why do I need to use them? Demystifying Inert Coatings Coatings are used in...

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February 25 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Coatings Solve Renewable Energy Corrosion Problems?

Renewable or green energy is often produced in harsh environments. We discuss how silicon coatings improve stainless steel corrosion resistance and improve performance. Can Silicon Coatings Solve...

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February 18 2022 Silicon coating properties

Is Wire EDM Compatible with the Silicon Coating Processes

A problem part leads to a discovery about wire EDM and silicon compatibility. Is Wire EDM Compatible with the Silicon Coating Processes *Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a technique that...

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February 11 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Prevent Stainless Steel Oxidation and Corrosion?

In part 3 our our blog series, we test and compare how Silcolloy® and improved Silcolloy protect stainless steel from oxidation and corrosion after high temperature exposure. Can Silicon Prevent...

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February 04 2022 Corrosion

Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings

Learn how we pushed the boundaries of silicon heat resistance and improved the thermal stability of Silcolloy. Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings In our previous blog post, we learned that...

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January 28 2022 Silicon coating properties

What Happens When Silicon is Heated?

In part one of our heat performance test series, we learn how Silcolloy® performs under extreme temperature. In part 2 we'll learn how to improve Silcolloy's thermal performance! What Happens When...

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January 21 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure?

We tested our coatings to see how they held up when exposed to a severe alkaline. Here's what we found out. Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure? Occasionally, SilcoTek’s customers require...

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January 14 2022 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Improve Heat Exchanger Fouling Resistance and Reliability

Learn how SilcoTek® coatings reduce process downtime caused by unwanted build-up, fouling, corrosion, and coking. Improve Heat Exchanger Fouling Resistance and Reliability Our chemically...

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January 07 2022 bio-medical

Monitoring VOCs in Innovative Ways

We discuss how SilcoNert coated sample pathways are used in an innovative way to test metabolic rate during exercise. Monitoring VOCs in Innovative Ways An interesting paper featuring an interesting...

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December 30 2022 SilcoTek

How Do I Measure a Thin Film Coating

Having trouble measuring a coating? We discuss how to measure thin film coating thickness. How Do I Measure a Thin Film Coating At SilcoTek® we specialize in applying ultra thin coatings to stainless...

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December 23 2021 SilcoTek

Our Year in Review 2021

2021 was kind of a meh year. But we've got plenty of things to brag about! Read about our achievements in our year in review. Our Year in Review 2021 2021 was a bit of a broken record for many of us....

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December 17 2021 SilcoTek

Christmas May Be A Little Late This Year

A cellphone accidently left on "record" discovers the secret behind a Marketing Team Christmas lunch. Christmas May Be A Little Late This Year We take a break from our normal blog topics to tell a...

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December 10 2021 SilcoTek

Nobel Prize Laureate Visits SilcoTek to Discuss Scientific Achievement

A team from MIT, including Dr. Rai Weiss, came to SilcoTek recently to discuss advances in gravitational astronomy, LIGO, and how SilcoTek can help with future projects. Nobel Prize Laureate Visits...

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December 03 2021 SilcoTek

How to Pick the Right Coating for Your Application

Sometimes selecting the right coating can be a real head-scratcher. Here are some tips about things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. How to Pick the Right Coating for...

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November 26 2021 SilcoTek

How SilcoTek Builds Quality into CVD Coatings

We discuss SilcoTek's CVD coating process and how quality is built into our company. How SilcoTek Builds Quality into CVD Coatings In this blog post you will learn: How SilcoTek's quality system is...

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November 19 2021 Process Analytical

Tips for Improved Gas Delivery System Performance

We discuss tips on how to prevent gas regulator failures in spec gas and chemical process gas delivery systems. Tips for Improved Gas Delivery System Performance Gas regulators are at the forefront...

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November 12 2021 Corrosion

The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality

We discuss how metal contamination can effect food quality, oxidation, and proteins. Learn how silicon barrier coatings prevent metal contamination. The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality...

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November 05 2021 Corrosion

Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished and Coated Stainless Compared

We tested and compared the corrosion resistance of coated, uncoated, and electropolished stainless steel. The results show a clear winner and supports the idea that more is more. Corrosion Resistance...

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October 29 2021 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How to Improve Stainless Steel Filters

Metal filter problems like corrosion, pore occlusion, and surface reactivity can lead to high maintenance costs, process failures or product contamination. Lets's discuss how to prevent common filter...

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October 22 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Looking for Clarity During Octoberfest

In honor of Octoberfest we test our silicon coating to see how Dursan® can improve beer clarity and taste. Hey somebody has to do the hard work! Looking for Clarity During Octoberfest In tribute to...

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October 15 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings for the Building Blocks of Life

We discuss how silicon coatings can improve the performance of instrumentation and process equipment in life science applications. Coatings for the Building Blocks of Life In this blog post we'll...

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October 08 2021 Corrosion

Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of Coated Surfaces

In part 2 of our our blog post on vapor cleaning and surface roughness, we compare corrosion rate of coated surfaces, with interesting results. Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of...

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October 01 2021 SilcoTek

Non Alkaline Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel

We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results! Non Alkaline Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

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September 24 2021 Process Analytical

Inhibiting Carbonyl Formation in Carbon Monoxide Gas Streams

In this blog post we'll discuss how Dursan® and Silcolloy® can be used to inhibit carbonyl formation in carbon monoxide gas streams. Inhibiting Carbonyl Formation in Carbon Monoxide Gas Streams In...

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September 17 2021 Process Analytical

Improve the Performance of Emission Control and Monitoring Systems

We discuss how coatings help to improve the performance of emission control systems and emissions monitoring. Improve the Performance of Emission Control and Monitoring Systems In this blog post you...

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