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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...

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...

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...

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...

September 03 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Buying and Using Dursan for 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. Buying and Using Dursan for...

July 30 2021 Process Analytical

Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia?

A group from Konkuk University in Korea tested SilcoNert 2000 on aluminum and compared the results with anodized aluminum. Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia? A group from Konkuk University in...

July 16 2021

Dursan Found to Significantly Reduce Listeria Formation

A recent comparative study showed that a Dursan® coated stainless steel surface significantly reduced listeria biofilm formation. Dursan Found to Significantly Reduce Listeria Formation This blog...

May 14 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N

In part 6 of our ion leaching series, we discuss how alloy MP35N performs in high purity organic solvents and DI water, with surprising results! Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N MP35N is an alloy that...

April 23 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Prevent Metal Ion Leaching Part 5: Acetonitrile Exposure

In part 5 of our metal ion leaching series we test HPLC grade acetonitrile. The results will surprise you! Prevent Metal Ion Leaching Part 5: Acetonitrile Exposure Corrosion encompasses a large...