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April 05 2019 Process Analytical

How to Protect Sealing Surfaces and Keep a Leak Tight Seal

It makes sense to consider using inert, protective coatings in seal areas. But questions arise concerning coating surface durability. Can SilcoTek® inert coatings withstand sealing stress while...

March 29 2019 bio-medical

Selecting a Coating for Bio-inert Applications

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 factors to consider when selecting a...

March 22 2019 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How to Prevent Common Filter Problems

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...

March 15 2019 Corrosion

Having Problems Testing a Corrosion Resistant Coating?

Testing a corrosion resistant coating can be challenging and confusing. There seem to be an abundance of companies who use data to pull their punches. Here are some ideas on how to navigate through...

March 08 2019 SilcoTek

What's New at Pittcon This Year?

Pittcon 2019 is fast approaching. The science exposition will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 17th through the 21st in Philadelphia, PA. Are you planning on attending? Why...

March 01 2019 Chemical Inertness

Are Non Reactive Coatings Needed For Hydrogen Analysis?

Testing hydrogen fuel quality per ISO 14687 and SAE J2719 can require expertise and equipment but are inert non reactive coatings needed for hydrogen fuel analysis? A recent European Metrology...

February 22 2019 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

What Does a Water Drop Have to Say About Coating Performance?

We compare coating surfaces and investigate the impact of surface energy on coating performance. What does a water drop have to say about coating quality? Here's what we learned. A water drop can...

February 15 2019 SilcoTek

How to Measure Thin Film Coating Thickness

Having trouble measuring a coating? We discuss how to measure thin film coating thickness. At SilcoTek® we specialize in applying ultra thin coatings to stainless steel and other metal alloys, glass,...

February 08 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Why Use Dursan CVD Coating Technology in HPLC?

Why would someone use Dursan® in their HPLC column and equipment flow paths? Let's discuss the benefits of using a CVD coated flow path for solving HPLC test problems. PEEK, stainless steel, and...

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