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July 01 2022 Corrosion

Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber Systems

A recent paper presented at ASMC highlights how SilcoTek coatings can improve the corrosion resistance and lifetime of exhaust scrubber systems. Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber...

June 24 2022 SilcoTek

Are Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting SilcoTek Lead Times?

Covid, war, and a host of other disruptions have severely constrained material supply. What about SilcoTek? Are supply disruptions affecting coating lead times? Nope. Are Supply Chain Disruptions...

June 17 2022 bio-medical

Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated?  What About Performance?

We discuss coating the internal surfaces of small bore tubing and needles. How is the coating applied? Does the coating perform? How small a bore can we coat? Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated? What...

June 10 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

Dursan HPLC Applications

Why would someone use Dursan® in their HPLC column and equipment flow paths? Let's discuss the benefits of using a CVD coated flow path for solving HPLC test problems. Dursan HPLC Applications In...

June 03 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings

Let's discuss some new applications and uses for our coatings. Some are really out there! New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings A wide range of industries have recognized the benefits CVD...

May 27 2022 Chemical Inertness

Common CVD Coating Terms Defined

Functionalized, amorphous, bond, lattice, bulk? What do all these confusing terms mean? In this blog we explain common CVD coating terms. Common CVD Coating Terms Defined We often describe SilcoNert®...

May 20 2022 bio-medical

How Coatings Contribute to Advances in Breath Analysis

This blog post will explore recent developments in breath analysis including a newly developed FDA approved COVID test that relies completely on analyzing exhaled breath. How Coatings Contribute to...

May 13 2022 SilcoTek

Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel

We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results! Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

May 06 2022 Process Analytical

Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities

We discuss the best practices for sampling hydrogen impurities from experts in the field. Let's review the recommendations and results. Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities A paper from...