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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...

November 01 2019 Corrosion

Why Can't I Coat Some Types of Metal?

Did you know the base material can have an impact on the performance of CVD coatings? We tested the compatibility of most metals and other materials commonly used in analytical testing. Here's what...

September 06 2019 Chemical Inertness

Part per Quadrillion Measurement of Explosives and Other Chemicals

SilcoTek coatings help achieve part-per-quadrillion analysis. Here's why that's important. Background: Scientists from a wide variety of industries have been utilizing SilcoTek’s coating technology...

May 31 2019 Chemical Inertness

How to Achieve PPQ Performance in the Lab.

Analysts have conquered measuring at part-per-million, part-per-billion, and even part-per-trillion levels, but can they conquer part-per-quadrillion measurement? PPQ is coming and SilcoTek coatings...

March 01 2019 Chemical Inertness

Are Non Reactive Coatings Needed For Hydrogen Analysis?

Testing hydrogen fuel quality per ISO 14687 and SAE J2719 can require expertise and equipment but are inert non reactive coatings needed for hydrogen fuel analysis? A recent European Metrology...

November 23 2018 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

How To Prevent Moisture Contamination In Analytical Flow Paths

We explore the impact of moisture on analytical test results and learn how to manage moisture. A single drop of water may appear to be harmless, but it can have a huge impact on the durability and...

September 28 2018 Chemical Inertness

How to Make a Surface Less Reactive

At SilcoTek we're all about making the surface less reactive, but what makes a surface reactive and how can I stop a surface from affecting my product or process? Good question. Let's discuss. What...

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Can Stainless Steel Outgassing Contaminate My Process?

How Coatings Improve Trace VOC Analysis and Productivity

The Impact of Trace Sulfur on Mercury Analysis

Why Can't I Coat Some Types of Metal?

Part per Quadrillion Measurement of Explosives and Other Chemicals

How to Achieve PPQ Performance in the Lab.

Are Non Reactive Coatings Needed For Hydrogen Analysis?

How To Prevent Moisture Contamination In Analytical Flow Paths

How to Make a Surface Less Reactive

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