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October 04 2019 SilcoTek

How to Evaluate a Coating for Food Service

In order to receive NSF approval for food service, coatings must go through a thorough series of tests. In this blog post we'll discuss how a coating is evaluated for food service. How to Evaluate a...

September 27 2019 SilcoTek

How Do I Pick a Coating That Works for Me

Sometimes picking the right coating can be confusing. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. How Do I Pick a Coating That Works for Me?...

September 20 2019 bio-medical

What are Bio-inert Coatings and How Do I Select a Bio-inert Coating?

Testing for biological contamination and the need for a bio-inert surface is not limited to only medical diagnostics and medical device components. We discuss what are bio-inert coatings and factors...

September 13 2019 Process Analytical

Light Transmission of Silicon Coatings

For researchers finding a coating that has minimal light transmission can be critical to the success of their project. Let's discuss light and how super thin silicon CVD coatings enhance performance....

September 06 2019 Chemical Inertness

Part per Quadrillion Measurement of Explosives and Other Chemicals

SilcoTek coatings help achieve part-per-quadrillion analysis. Here's why that's important. Background: Scientists from a wide variety of industries have been utilizing SilcoTek’s coating technology...

August 30 2019 Corrosion

Solving Corrosion Problems in Analytical Flow Paths

Corrosion in sample transfer, process monitoring, GC or HPLC sample flow paths can cause contamination, chemical adsorption, or test failures. Let's take a deep dive into how to improve corrosion...

August 23 2019 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How to Make an Oil Resistant Surface

New coatings are making surfaces more oil resistant. How does that benefit me? Low surface tension liquids like oil or organic solvents are designed to wet the surface for maximum lubrication or...

August 16 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings and the Search for Life On Ocean Worlds

Our coatings are being used to measure fatty and amino acids in Ocean Worlds. We're part of an experiment looking for signs of life in our solar system! Background: The search for life beyond Earth...

August 09 2019 SilcoTek

Living with Inert Silicon Coatings

So you're the proud owner of a super inert SilcoTek® coating like SilcoNert® or Dursan®. Now what? Ignore proper coating care and coating performance and durability will suffer. The care and feeding...