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November 12 2021 Corrosion

The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality

We discuss how metal contamination can effect food quality, oxidation, and proteins. Learn how silicon barrier coatings prevent metal contamination. The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality...

November 05 2021 Corrosion

Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished and Coated Stainless Compared

We tested and compared the corrosion resistance of coated, uncoated, and electropolished stainless steel. The results show a clear winner and supports the idea that more is more. Corrosion Resistance...

October 29 2021 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How to Improve Stainless Steel Filters

Metal filter problems like corrosion, pore occlusion, and surface reactivity can lead to high maintenance costs, process failures or product contamination. Lets's discuss how to prevent common filter...

October 22 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Looking for Clarity During Octoberfest

In honor of Octoberfest we test our silicon coating to see how Dursan® can improve beer clarity and taste. Hey somebody has to do the hard work! Looking for Clarity During Octoberfest In tribute to...

October 15 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings for the Building Blocks of Life

We discuss how silicon coatings can improve the performance of instrumentation and process equipment in life science applications. Coatings for the Building Blocks of Life In this blog post we'll...

October 08 2021 Corrosion

Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of Coated Surfaces

In part 2 of our our blog post on vapor cleaning and surface roughness, we compare corrosion rate of coated surfaces, with interesting results. Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of...

October 01 2021 SilcoTek

Non Alkaline 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! Non Alkaline Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

September 24 2021 Process Analytical

Inhibiting Carbonyl Formation in Carbon Monoxide Gas Streams

In this blog post we'll discuss how Dursan® and Silcolloy® can be used to inhibit carbonyl formation in carbon monoxide gas streams. Inhibiting Carbonyl Formation in Carbon Monoxide Gas Streams In...

September 17 2021 Process Analytical

Improve the Performance of Emission Control and Monitoring Systems

We discuss how coatings help to improve the performance of emission control systems and emissions monitoring. Improve the Performance of Emission Control and Monitoring Systems In this blog post you...