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August 04 2023

The Power of SilcoTek Coatings and Surface Roughness

Figure 1 - Representative surface of coupon prior to coating. In the world of materials and surface engineering, achieving optimal performance and durability is a never-ending pursuit. Fortunately,...

July 28 2023

5 Things to Avoid in Petrochemical and Refining Sampling Operations

Chronic flare and stack sampling issues in petrochemical and refining operations can have significant consequences, affecting not only the efficiency of the processes but also posing potential risks...

July 21 2023

Advancing Analytical Instrumentation with SilcoTek Coatings at AACC 2023

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is a conference taking place in Anaheim, CA from July 23-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This...

July 14 2023

Introducing Siltride: SilcoTek's Most Robust Coating Technology Yet

The SilcoTek team has been hard at work creating, testing, and perfecting so that we can present our NEW SiltrideSM 1000 CVD coating process! The new Siltride technology is a brand new protective...

July 07 2023

SilcoTek is Attending SEMICON West July 11-13 in San Francisco

SilcoTek's Jim Mattzela and Nik Snyder will be attending SEMICON West on July 11-13 in San Francisco, CA at the Mascone Center. Please come visit with us in booth #233! This year, SEMICON West is...

June 30 2023

SilcoTek Coating Enables Accurate Analysis in Equinor's Methanol Plant

Improving Mercury Detection with Equinor in Europe’s Largest Methanol Production Plant Equinor, one of the largest international energy companies in the world, owns and operates Europe’s largest...

June 23 2023

8 Tips to Prevent Damage to SilcoTek Coatings

This week, we wanted to talk about how to get the most out of your SilcoTek® coatings. Much like our roads, SilcoTek coatings can show signs of wear over time. Of course, there are things that we can...

June 14 2023

SilcoTek Travels to Germany for HPLC 2023 Symposium

The 2023 HPLC International Symposium is a highly regarded conference focused on liquid phase separations and related technologies, particularly in conjunction with mass spectrometry. The program...

June 09 2023 Chemical Inertness

2023 Canadian Wildfires and Inert Coatings' Role in Air Monitoring

Smoke-filled haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes visibility in New York City on June 7, 2023. Source: Getty Images. SilcoNert-Coated Air Sampling Equipment Enables Accurate, Low-Level Analysis...