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November 15 2013 Process Analytical

SilcoNert 2000 Improves Inert Capillary Separation Technology

A recent article in American Laboratory by Jaap de Zeeuw of Restek® Corporation, compares the performance SilcoNert® 2000 (called Siltek® and Sulfinert® in the article) coated metal capillary...

November 08 2013 Process Analytical

Without SilcoNert® 2000, there will not be sulfur analysis

A recent article in Petro Industry News by Khalid Tafrasti; Era Analytics FZCO offers insights into key factors that influence successful sulfur analysis: Sample: Influences detector choice...

October 31 2013 Process Analytical

Coatings Improve Hydrophobicity And Moisture Resistance

By Dr. David Smith SilcoTek® is currently developing a new CVD deposition specifically designed to be highly hydrophobic, oleophobic, and thermally and oxidatively stable. This type of coating should...

October 14 2013 Process Analytical

Electronic Property Characterization of SilcoTek Coatings

by Dr. Min Yuan Recently there has been an increasing amount of inquiries from existing and potential customers on the electrical properties of SilcoTek coatings. Different customers require...

October 10 2013 Process Analytical

Minamata And The Importance of Accurate Mercury Testing

Why is accurate mercury testing important? Just look to history and the signing of the UN treaty to control mercury in Minamata Japan. Over 50 years ago, Japan experienced that country's worst...

October 01 2013 Process Analytical

SilcoNert® 2000 Improves Flare Gas Sampling Performance

SilcoNert® 2000 (Sulfinert®) is a key component in improved sampling of flare gas streams. SilcoNert 2000 coated analyzer components improve ultra low level sampling of common flare gasses such as...

September 18 2013 Process Analytical

Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitoring Improved

GE recently patented an improved mercury ionic gas generator for continuous emissions monitoring systems US Patent 8,119,409 B2. The generator features improved corrosion resistance and inertness by...

September 04 2013 Process Analytical

How to improve corrosion resistance and reliability of super alloys

Proven Corrosion Resistance Ceralink Inc and BASF Catalysts compared HCl corrosion resistance of various alloys. After 60 tests, Silcolloy® 1000 (Silcosteel®-CR) improved corrosion resistance of...

August 29 2013 Process Analytical

Reliable Mercury Testing Using SilcoNert 2000

The National Energy Technology Laboratory uses SilcoNert® 2000 (Sulfinert®) to improve the reliability of mercury testing when evaluating new mercury emissions technology. The EERC and Corning Inc....