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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...

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...

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