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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...