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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...

April 29 2022 LC & GC Chromatography

How Silicon Coatings Improve Odor Analysis

Learn how high purity silicon coatings are used to in odor analysis and VOC detection. How Silicon Coatings Improve Odor Analysis In this blog we'll discuss how inert coatings like SilcoNert® are...

April 22 2022 bio-medical

SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes

In this blog post we discuss how non reactive, high purity coatings like Dursan improve in vitro diagnostic probes and needles. SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes SilcoTek’s...

April 15 2022 Purity

Preventing Metal Contamination in Products and Processes

Metals can leach ions into process streams, contaminating product, impacting yield, and damaging processes. In this blog we discuss metal ion leaching and how to prevent contamination. Preventing...

April 08 2022 Automotive And Aerospace

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Jets

In this blog post we discuss how Dursan contributes to renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction by improving the ketonization process used to convert wastes into jet fuel. Reducing Greenhouse...

April 01 2022 Corrosion

Improving the Lifetime of Industrial Exhaust Systems

Learn how Silcolloy® and Dursan® improve the corrosion resistance and reduce maintenance of plant exhaust and scrubber systems. Improving the Lifetime of Industrial Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems,...

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 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...