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June 25 2021 SilcoTek

How CVD Silicon Coatings Improve Research

We discuss how and why SilcoTek® coatings are used in research. How CVD Silicon Coatings Improve Research If you do a web search for the words "SilcoTek" and "journal" you get over 4000 results....

June 18 2021 Purity

Coating Joined Parts

Are Brazed, soldered, or welded joints able to be coated? Are there compatibility problems with the coating? Let’s discuss each of these questions in detail. Coating Joined Parts First let’s discuss...

June 11 2021 Silicon coating properties

Coating Wear Resistance and Hardness Testing

In a previous blog post we discussed the difference between a hard and wear resistant tough coating. Now let's compare wear resistance and hardness test data. Coating Wear Resistance and Hardness...

June 04 2021 Process Analytical

Reliable Emissions Monitoring and Subpart Ja Flare Sampling

Learn how SilcoNert coated sample paths can improve emissions monitoring of Sulfur, SO2, H2S and VOC detection in refinery, process, stack, CEM, and flare sampling systems. Reliable Emissions...

May 28 2021 Silicon coating properties

Does the Dursan Process Change the Properties of Stainless Steel

We tested the physical properties of Dursan coated stainless steel to see if it changed the stainless steel substrate. Does the Dursan Process Change the Properties of Stainless Steel SilcoTek hired...

May 21 2021 Process Analytical

Improved Inertness and Corrosion Resistance for Aluminum

SilcoTek enhanced the aluminum CVD coating process. The results are impressive! Improved Inertness and Corrosion Resistance for Aluminum SilcoTek® refined the coating process to expand our already...

May 14 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N

In part 6 of our ion leaching series, we discuss how alloy MP35N performs in high purity organic solvents and DI water, with surprising results! Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N MP35N is an alloy that...

May 07 2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Silicon Coatings Help Fuel the Hydrogen Economy

How do coatings contribute to advances in the hydrogen economy? Read on to discover how coatings are used in the manufacture and use of hydrogen power. Silicon Coatings Help Fuel the Hydrogen Economy...

April 30 2021 SilcoTek

May the 4th Be Coated With You!

From a coating company long ago and far far away comes a story about how our coatings contribute to the rebel cause of freeing the galaxy! ** May the 4th be Coated With You! With May the 4th's...