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August 23 2021 Semiconductor

We Discover What a Soviet Era Sub and Export Control Have in Common

We breakaway from our usual content and add a little international intrigue to an otherwise boring subject of export control.* We Discover What a Soviet Era Sub and Export Control Have in Common In...

August 20 2021 SilcoTek

What does a Soviet Era Submarine Have to Do With Export Control?

We add a little international intrigue to an otherwise boring subject of export control to gain some perspective on why international customers may have some paperwork.* What does a Soviet Era...

August 13 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings for Mass Spectrometry (MS) Systems

We discuss coatings for mass spectrometry systems and why they're used. Read on to learn how coatings enhance the performance of MS systems. Coatings for Mass Spectrometry (MS) Systems SilcoTek®...

August 06 2021 Process Analytical

Sampling for Hydrogen Impurities Best Practices

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

July 30 2021 Process Analytical

Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia?

A group from Konkuk University in Korea tested SilcoNert 2000 on aluminum and compared the results with anodized aluminum. Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia? A group from Konkuk University in...

July 23 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Not Going Far Enough When Coating GC and GC-MS Flow Paths?

SilcoTek is rooted in offering inert and non reactive coatings to the analytical and process analytical market. The only issue? Customers may not go far enough in coating flow paths. Not Going Far...

July 16 2021

Dursan Found to Significantly Reduce Listeria Formation

A recent comparative study showed that a Dursan® coated stainless steel surface significantly reduced listeria biofilm formation. Dursan Found to Significantly Reduce Listeria Formation This blog...

July 09 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

High Purity Coatings for Fragrance and Odor Analysis

Learn how high purity silicon coatings are used to in odor analysis and fragrance manufacturing. High Purity Coatings for Fragrance and Odor Analysis Long ago fragrance was made by pressing oils from...

July 02 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coating Surfaces for Analytical HPLC and GC

We tested the compatibility of most metals and other materials commonly used in analytical testing and sampling of natural gas. Here's what we found out. Coating Surfaces for Analytical HPLC and GC...