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February 01 2019 SilcoTek

Why are Fixtures Needed For CVD Coating?

Fixtures are used to hold things in place, like a light fixture holds a light bulb. So why are fixtures needed for CVD coating? The fix is in, we discuss why keeping a part safe and sound is key to a...

January 25 2019 SilcoTek

Why Can't I Spray SilcoTek Coatings On My Parts At My Facility?

We get this question a lot. Customers have a large part and they want it coated with one of our CVD coatings. They wonder " why can't I spray SilcoTek coatings on my parts at my facility "? Well we'd...

January 18 2019 Purity

High Purity Coatings Improve Research, UHV, Semiconductor Performance

We offer coatings that prevent corrosion, improve analytical sensitivity, repel water, and prevent fouling. But did you know we also offer barrier coatings for research, UHV, and semiconductor...

January 11 2019 SilcoTek

Why Do CVD Coatings Have a Thickness Range

In last week's blog we discussed what is a CVD coating. This week let's discuss why we specify a CVD coating thickness range rather than a specific thickness. The short answer, we probably could but...

January 04 2019 SilcoTek

What is a CVD Coating?

A CVD coating is a material applied to a surface by a method called chemical vapor deposition. Let's discuss how the coatings are made, coating benefits, and how to get the most out of your coating....

December 28 2018 SilcoTek

Looking Forward to the New Year

It's 2019! Really? It seems like we just punched the clock on 2017! When you're busy time goes fast. And are we busy. Let's do a quick review 2018 and look forward to 2019. The SilcoTek team...

December 21 2018 SilcoTek

Happy Holidays From The SilcoTek Team!

The team at SilcoTek would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays! And here's to a safe and profitable New Year! I'm sure Santa and SilcoTek will do great things next year! If...

December 14 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Is Dursan Resistant to TFA in HPLC Testing Applications?

We tested the corrosion resistance of Dursan® in TFA, a common ion pairing agent in the analysis of peptides and small proteins in HPLC testing. Is Dursan resistant to TFA in HPLC testing...

December 07 2018 bio-medical

Selecting a Coating for Bioinert Test Applications

In this blog post we discuss key factors to consider when selecting a coating for bioinert test applications in medical diagnostics and HPLC. Stainless steel, a common medical diagnostic flow path...