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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?...

November 09 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Are Bio-Inert Coatings Used in HPLC Applications?

We asked some basic questions about the role bio-inert coatings play in improving HPLC test results. We got some interesting answers. AZoM, the materials science online publication, recently...

November 02 2018 SilcoTek

Choosing the Right Coating for Your Application

Sometimes selecting the right coating can be a real head-scratcher. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. SilcoTek’s technical experts are...

October 26 2018 bio-medical

Have a Bio-inert Coating Question?  Ask the Expert.

Have a coating question? Just ask the expert. We did and learned a lot! I spent the better part of my early school years sitting at the back of the classroom looking down hoping to avoid being asked...