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March 18 2022 Corrosion

Improving the Corrosion Resistance of High Purity Water Systems

Coatings are used to improve corrosion resistance but for high purity DI water systems durability and contamination can be a concern. Learn how silicon coatings can help. Improving the Corrosion...

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...

February 18 2022 Silicon coating properties

Is Wire EDM Compatible with the Silicon Coating Processes

A problem part leads to a discovery about wire EDM and silicon compatibility. Is Wire EDM Compatible with the Silicon Coating Processes *Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a technique that...

February 11 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Prevent Stainless Steel Oxidation and Corrosion?

In part 3 our our blog series, we test and compare how Silcolloy® and improved Silcolloy protect stainless steel from oxidation and corrosion after high temperature exposure. Can Silicon Prevent...

February 04 2022 Corrosion

Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings

Learn how we pushed the boundaries of silicon heat resistance and improved the thermal stability of Silcolloy. Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings In our previous blog post, we learned that...

January 28 2022 Silicon coating properties

What Happens When Silicon is Heated?

In part one of our heat performance test series, we learn how Silcolloy® performs under extreme temperature. In part 2 we'll learn how to improve Silcolloy's thermal performance! What Happens When...

January 21 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure?

We tested our coatings to see how they held up when exposed to a severe alkaline. Here's what we found out. Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure? Occasionally, SilcoTek’s customers require...

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