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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...