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May 06 2022 Process Analytical

Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities

We discuss the best practices for sampling hydrogen impurities from experts in the field. Let's review the recommendations and results. Best Practices for Sampling Hydrogen Impurities A paper from...

April 15 2022 Purity

Preventing Metal Contamination in Products and Processes

Metals can leach ions into process streams, contaminating product, impacting yield, and damaging processes. In this blog we discuss metal ion leaching and how to prevent contamination. Preventing...

March 04 2022 Chemical Inertness

Demystifying Inert Coatings

Inert or non reactive coatings are used in analytical and process applications all the time, but how do they work and why do I need to use them? Demystifying Inert Coatings Coatings are used in...

August 27 2021 Corrosion

Barrier Coatings for Aluminum Inertness and Corrosion Resistance

SilcoTek enhanced the aluminum CVD barrier coating process for better inertness and corrosion resistance. Barrier Coatings for Aluminum Inertness and Corrosion Resistance SilcoTek® refined the CVD...

August 06 2021 Process Analytical

Sampling for Hydrogen Impurities Best Practices

We discuss the best practices for sampling hydrogen impurities from experts in the field. Let's review the recommendations and results. Sampling for Hydrogen Impurities Best Practices A paper from...

July 30 2021 Process Analytical

Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia?

A group from Konkuk University in Korea tested SilcoNert 2000 on aluminum and compared the results with anodized aluminum. Can Aluminum be Used for Testing Ammonia? A group from Konkuk University in...

June 04 2021 Process Analytical

Reliable Emissions Monitoring and Subpart Ja Flare Sampling

Learn how SilcoNert coated sample paths can improve emissions monitoring of Sulfur, SO2, H2S and VOC detection in refinery, process, stack, CEM, and flare sampling systems. Reliable Emissions...

October 02 2020 Chemical Inertness

What is Anodized Aluminum and Can Anodized Aluminum be Coated

What is anodized aluminum and can it be coated? We examine the makeup of anodized aluminum and surface interaction with silicon coatings. We also solve a coating mystery! What is Anodized Aluminum...

July 24 2020 Chemical Inertness

Improving Aluminum for Analytical Applications

Aluminum is lightweight and inexpensive but it can be reactive in analytical flow paths. We discuss how to improve the inertness and corrosion resistance of aluminum. Improve Aluminum Corrosion...