In today's dynamic landscape, the raw material supply chain plays an important role in meeting increasing global demand. The need for enhanced material purity has never been more critical, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, where the standards for gas delivery purity are important for successful production. Modern production faces challenges in achieving purity, especially between reactive metal surfaces like stainless steel. Additionally, the escalating cost and scarcity of inert exotic alloys further complicate the need for purity. Particularly, where Halogens are concerned.
This is where SilcoTek steps in as an industry leader, offering game-changing coatings that deliver a metal-free surface and offsetting increasing manufacturing costs. Let's explore how SilcoTek coatings revolutionize gas delivery systems:
1. Meeting Purity Standards:
2. Preventing Metal Contamination:
3. Cost Reduction and Extended Equipment Lifespan:
4. Chemical Compatibility and Purity:
5. Hydrophobicity and Corrosion Resistance:
6. Uniformity and Protective Layer:
When dealing with halogens like Chlorine, Bromine, and Fluorine, SilcoTek's coatings provide a barrier between the sample and the substrate, leaving little room for metal contamination, corrosion, and moisture.
SilcoTek has conducted comparison studies between our coatings and other alloys to show how they perform against HCl. Take a look at how they compare to commonly used super alloys like Hastelloy, Monel, and Inconel.
Silcolloy and Dursan were both compared to 316 stainless steel when immersed in HBr solution. A 24-hour immersion study shows that Silcolloy and Dursan reduce corrosion rates by an order of magnitude. After immersion, the Silcolloy and Dursan test coupons remain corrosion free.
HF's corrosive nature can make it very difficult to combat. Using SilcoTek's CVD coatings can help to reduce and slow the progression of corrosion. Our coatings provide 5X improvement over uncoated stainless steel at a fraction of the price of exotic alloys.
The SilcoTek process produces a uniform, inert, amorphous silicon surface. The TEM EDS image below shows a cross section of the coating (red) applied to the substrate surface (blue). The profile shows a uniform silicon layer which will minimize disruption to flow path surfaces.
In essence, SilcoTek coatings go beyond conventional solutions, providing a comprehensive and effective approach to enhancing gas delivery system performance. From preventing metal ion contamination to improving corrosion resistance, SilcoTek's innovative coatings contribute to the production of higher quality, longer-lasting end products in semiconductor manufacturing and beyond.