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January 10 2014 Process Analytical

PTFE vs. SilcoTek Coatings, The Proof Is In The Performance

PTFE has its benefits, but dig deeper and you'll find many issues, especially at high temperatures often found in chemical process, stack gas sampling, and refining. SilcoTek's proprietary coatings...

December 27 2013 sulfur analysis

Improve Purity and Inertness in Semiconductor Applications

Researchers at Mykrolis Corporation improved purity in semiconductor systems by lowering detection limits of hydrocarbons, sulfur, and moisture. Part-per-trillion level detection is possible with...

December 20 2013 Process Analytical

Stop Permeation, Improve Analyzer Reliability and Inertness

SilcoTek® direct line partner O'Brien Analytical recently studied permeation effects on sample reliability of heat trace tubing. The study quantified the permeation rate of CO through fluoropolymer...

December 13 2013 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Fight Fouling With Easy To Clean Dursan

SilcoTek GmbH recently commissioned a study at the Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality (BLQ ) of the Technical University of Munich. The study quantified and compared the...

December 06 2013 Process Analytical

True Tube EPS or Risk Seeing Analyzer Samples Less

SilcoTek® Direct Line partner Ametek/O'Brien offer a helpful tube selection guide for sampling transport and analysis. The guide outlines key factors affecting sample transport and analysis....

November 21 2013 Process Analytical

Solve H2S and Sulfur Compound Sampling Problems in Natural Gas

A 2002 sulfur compound study by American Mobile Research, Casper, WO, demonstrates the importance of SilcoNert® 2000 coating in eliminating sulfur compound sampling problems in natural gas. The study...

November 15 2013 Process Analytical

SilcoNert 2000 Improves Inert Capillary Separation Technology

A recent article in American Laboratory by Jaap de Zeeuw of Restek® Corporation, compares the performance SilcoNert® 2000 (called Siltek® and Sulfinert® in the article) coated metal capillary...

November 08 2013 Process Analytical

Without SilcoNert® 2000, there will not be sulfur analysis

A recent article in Petro Industry News by Khalid Tafrasti; Era Analytics FZCO offers insights into key factors that influence successful sulfur analysis: Sample: Influences detector choice...

October 31 2013 Process Analytical

Coatings Improve Hydrophobicity And Moisture Resistance

By Dr. David Smith SilcoTek® is currently developing a new CVD deposition specifically designed to be highly hydrophobic, oleophobic, and thermally and oxidatively stable. This type of coating should...