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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...

July 10 2020 Chemical Inertness

Can Stainless Steel Outgassing Contaminate My Process?

Stainless steel is pretty pure isn't it? Well that depends. In this blog we discuss potential contamination of sensitive analytical instrumentation. Can Stainless Steel Outgassing Contaminate My...

May 08 2020 Chemical Inertness

How Coatings Improve Trace VOC Analysis and Productivity

Reduced pollution due to COVID-19 demonstrates the need for improved pollution controls and accurate analysis of trace VOCs. In this blog we discuss how silicon coatings improve VOC analysis and...

February 07 2020 sulfur analysis

The Impact of Trace Sulfur on Mercury Analysis

A recent paper published in ACS Energy Fuels discusses the link between the quality of mercury analysis and exposure to trace sulfur compounds in natural gas analysis. The Impact of Trace Sulfur on...

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