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September 13 2019 Process Analytical

Light Transmission of Silicon Coatings

For researchers finding a coating that has minimal light transmission can be critical to the success of their project. Let's discuss light and how super thin silicon CVD coatings enhance performance....

September 06 2019 Chemical Inertness

Part per Quadrillion Measurement of Explosives and Other Chemicals

SilcoTek coatings help achieve part-per-quadrillion analysis. Here's why that's important. Background: Scientists from a wide variety of industries have been utilizing SilcoTek’s coating technology...

August 16 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings and the Search for Life On Ocean Worlds

Our coatings are being used to measure fatty and amino acids in Ocean Worlds. We're part of an experiment looking for signs of life in our solar system! Background: The search for life beyond Earth...

May 17 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Improving Protein Analysis in HPLC Systems

Protein biologic molecule analysis using HPLC is big business. Let's discuss how Dursan® coating contributes to improving protein analysis in HPLC systems. According to data collected by Nature and...

April 19 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Filter Corrosion Resistance

Sintered metal filters and alloy filter media are popular for their high temperature capability and durability, but they're prone to corrosive attack which can shorten filter life and lead to process...

February 08 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Why Use Dursan CVD Coating Technology in HPLC?

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. PEEK, stainless steel, and...

December 14 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Is Dursan Resistant to TFA in HPLC Testing Applications?

We tested the corrosion resistance of Dursan® in TFA, a common ion pairing agent in the analysis of peptides and small proteins in HPLC testing. Is Dursan resistant to TFA in HPLC testing...

November 09 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Are Bio-Inert Coatings Used in HPLC Applications?

We asked some basic questions about the role bio-inert coatings play in improving HPLC test results. We got some interesting answers. AZoM, the materials science online publication, recently...

September 14 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Do CVD Coatings Clog Fritted Filters?

SilcoTek® CVD coatings like SilcoNert® and Dursan® are used in analytical column, metal capillary column analysis, sulfur analysis and process systems. But can they be used to improve corrosion...

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Light Transmission of Silicon Coatings

Part per Quadrillion Measurement of Explosives and Other Chemicals

Coatings and the Search for Life On Ocean Worlds

Improving Protein Analysis in HPLC Systems

How to Improve Metal Filter Corrosion Resistance

Why Use Dursan CVD Coating Technology in HPLC?

Is Dursan Resistant to TFA in HPLC Testing Applications?

Are Bio-Inert Coatings Used in HPLC Applications?

Do CVD Coatings Clog Fritted Filters?

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