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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...

November 30 2018 Corrosion

Tips for Solving Sample Cylinder Corrosion Problems

Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the sample cylinder. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct sample cylinder corrosion problems. Sample...

November 23 2018 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

How To Prevent Moisture Contamination In Analytical Flow Paths

We explore the impact of moisture on analytical test results and learn how to manage moisture. A single drop of water may appear to be harmless, but it can have a huge impact on the durability and...

November 16 2018 Corrosion

Combating Corrosion in Renewable Energy

Renewable energy as become a vital source of power nationwide. Whether it's solar, wind, or bio fuels, renewable sources of energy are here to stay. But how to make renewable infrastructure last?...

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