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February 12 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Small Spaces, Coatings for Micro GC and Intricate Parts

We get lots of questions about whether we're able to coat small parts for micro precision instruments or micro GC applications. Let's review common concerns and performance data. Tips For Designing,...

March 06 2020 Process Analytical

Nobel Prize Laureate to Speak at SilcoTek

SilcoTek will be hosting Nobel Prize winner Dr. Rai Weiss. He'll be touring our facility and will be giving presentation. Want to be in the room when Dr. Weiss speaks? Now's your chance! Nobel Prize...

February 14 2020 Purity

Stop Metal Ion Leaching in Semiconductor and Analytical Applications

Corrosion can damage process components and reduce efficiency, but metal ion contamination can ruin a product, your process and your business. We discuss how to improve corrosion resistance and...

November 08 2019 Corrosion

Can Long Tubes be Coated to Improve Corrosion Resistance?

At SilcoTek, we coat lots of tubing with our corrosion resistant and inert coatings. But what's the longest tube I can have coated? That all depends on the tube. Read on to learn more. Can Long Tubes...

October 04 2019 SilcoTek

How to Evaluate a Coating for Food Service

In order to receive NSF approval for food service, coatings must go through a thorough series of tests. In this blog post we'll discuss how a coating is evaluated for food service. How to Evaluate a...

September 27 2019 SilcoTek

How Do I Pick a Coating That Works for Me

Sometimes picking the right coating can be confusing. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. How Do I Pick a Coating That Works for Me?...

August 30 2019 Corrosion

Solving Corrosion Problems in Analytical Flow Paths

Corrosion in sample transfer, process monitoring, GC or HPLC sample flow paths can cause contamination, chemical adsorption, or test failures. Let's take a deep dive into how to improve corrosion...

August 09 2019 SilcoTek

Living with Inert Silicon Coatings

So you're the proud owner of a super inert SilcoTek® coating like SilcoNert® or Dursan®. Now what? Ignore proper coating care and coating performance and durability will suffer. The care and feeding...

May 24 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Passivation in Analytical and Process Systems

Nitric acid passivation is commonly used in an effort to remove exogenous iron from surfaces and to prevent staining in the hope that the stainless steel flow path will become more corrosion...