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May 03 2019 SilcoTek

Why does the coating appear cracked?  A tale of two sides.

If you've ever taken a really close look at our coatings they may appear to be cracked. Looks can be deceiving so why does the coating appear cracked? We do some sleuthing and solve the mystery of...

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April 26 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

How to Improve Air Quality Measurement and VOC Analysis

Reliable trace level VOC analysis is an important factor when measuring air quality. How to improve analysis quality? The Key-VOCs project studied VOC measurement. Here's what they found out. In this...

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April 19 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Filter Corrosion Resistance

Sintered metal filters and alloy filter media are popular for their high temperature capability and durability, but they're prone to corrosive attack which can shorten filter life and lead to process...

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April 12 2019 SilcoTek

Are Silicon CVD Coatings Durable? SilcoTek is Going to Mars

Our coatings are going to Mars! Why do you care? The European Mars Rover (The ExoMars Rover Mission), which is scheduled to be launched in 2020, has an instrumentation pack that includes a gas...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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