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May 11 2018 bio-medical

Prevent Protein Carryover Contamination in Medical Diagnostic Testing

A bioinert sampling and test system is critical to consistent, accurate HPLC and medical diagnostic test results. But over time inert surfaces can degrade and test flow paths can corrode due to...

January 19 2018 bio-medical

Taking the Uncertainty out of Bioseparations

Test uncertainty is not acceptable in bioseparation life sciences and HPLC applications. We found ways to minimize test errors and improve results. A bioinert sampling flow path is critical to...

July 07 2017 bio-medical

Tips For Improved Bioinert HPLC Surfaces

A bioinert sampling and test system is critical to consistent, accurate HPLC test results. But over time inert surfaces can degrade and test flow paths can corrode due to frequent rinse cycles from...

February 17 2017 Corrosion

Does SilcoTek Offer NSF Approved & FDA Compliant Coatings?

Yes! SilcoTek® does offer NSF approved & FDA compliant coatings. Our Dursan® coating is certified by NSF International and therefore is FDA compliant. Often customers will ask "Is Dursan FDA...

February 03 2017 Corrosion

How To Improve Flowpath Bio-Inertness

A bio-inert sampling and test system is critical to consistent, accurate test results. But over time test flowpaths can corrode due to frequent rinse cycles from aggressive chemicals like bleach....

January 13 2017 Corrosion

How To Passivate HPLC Stainless Steel For Corrosion Resistance

Nitric acid passivation is commonly used in an effort to remove exogenous iron from surfaces and to prevent staining in the hope that the stainless steel flowpath will become more corrosion resistant...

July 29 2016 Corrosion

Your First Line Of Defense Against Protein Carryover & Corrosion

In last week's blog post I promised puppies, but first let's talk about how SilcoTek® can improve test performance in bio-analytical & protein analysis shall we? As you must know by now SilcoTek®...

October 29 2015 Process Analytical

Boo! Afraid Of Ghost Peaks? Inert Coatings Exorcise The Spirit

Ghost peaks don't have to be scary! On this Halloween, focus your energy on watching for the real thing, not ghosts in your sampling system or GC. Seemingly unexplained peaks can be attributed to...

July 24 2015 bio-medical

Prevent Biofouling By Following These 3 Steps

Prevention of non-specific protein adsorption is highly desirable in many fields including food, marine and medical industries. Biofouling or protein adsorption can be a significant issue in medical...

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Prevent Protein Carryover Contamination in Medical Diagnostic Testing

Taking the Uncertainty out of Bioseparations

Tips For Improved Bioinert HPLC Surfaces

Does SilcoTek Offer NSF Approved & FDA Compliant Coatings?

How To Improve Flowpath Bio-Inertness

How To Passivate HPLC Stainless Steel For Corrosion Resistance

Your First Line Of Defense Against Protein Carryover & Corrosion

Boo! Afraid Of Ghost Peaks? Inert Coatings Exorcise The Spirit

Prevent Biofouling By Following These 3 Steps

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