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May 09 2025 Corrosion

Protect Sampling Systems from Chloride Corrosion with CVD Coatings

In the harsh world of chemical processing, chloride corrosion is a relentless aggressor. Whether it’s from hydrochloric acid exposure or salty coastal conditions, chlorine-based compounds pose a...

December 17 2024 Corrosion

Enhancing Monel® Hardware with SilcoTek Coatings

In the realm of high-performance materials, Monel, a nickel-copper alloy, has long been celebrated for its superior corrosion resistance and mechanical durability. In many applications, Monel has...

December 06 2024 Corrosion

Does a Thicker SilcoTek Coating Improve Corrosion Resistance?

Our customers rely on SilcoTek coatings to tackle challenging corrosion issues. Given the infinite variety of environmental conditions, we encourage thorough evaluation of our recommended coatings in...

October 25 2024 Corrosion

Enhancing Tubing Performance: SilcoTek's Coating Solutions

The global stainless steel market, valued at over $111 billion, underscores the critical role of high-performance tubing in modern industry. From analytical instruments to semiconductor manufacturing...

October 07 2024 Corrosion

Maximizing Heat Exchanger Efficiency with SilcoTek CVD Coatings

Heat exchangers operate under extreme conditions where fouling and corrosion can severely impact performance. High temperatures, reactive environments, and nickel-containing substrates contribute to...

September 16 2024 SilcoTek

Enhancing Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance with Citric Passivation & CVD Coatings

The purpose of this blog is to study the impact of substrate passivation before coating on the long-term HCl corrosion performance of three SilcoTek coatings. Dursan®, Silcolloy® 2000 and Siltride®...

August 09 2024 Corrosion

SilcoTek's Advancements in Corrosion Protective Coatings Market

In an article published by the Qatar Environment and Energy Institute (QEERI), it was explained that the corrosion protective coatings market has experienced significant growth over the past five...

June 21 2024 Corrosion

A Perfect Match: SilcoTek's PFAS-Free Coatings and Corrosion Resistance

Let's talk about corrosion and how it correlates to the dangers of fluorine-containing coatings. Corrosion is a constant challenge in many industries, leading to significant maintenance costs,...

May 23 2024 Corrosion

Introducing SilcoTek's New Services: Citric Passivation and Cleanroom

SilcoTek is very excited to announce our 2 newest services, citric passivation and ISO 6 Class 1000 cleanroom and packaging! Read on to find out how these new offerings can benefit your processes....