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March 25 2022 Corrosion

How the Nickel Market May be a Problem for Corrosion Resistance

We discuss how high nickel prices may be a problem for nickel alloys and corrosion resistance applications. Learn how coatings can help relieve the pain. How the Nickel Market May be a Problem for...

March 18 2022 Corrosion

Improving the Corrosion Resistance of High Purity Water Systems

Coatings are used to improve corrosion resistance but for high purity DI water systems durability and contamination can be a concern. Learn how silicon coatings can help. Improving the Corrosion...

February 25 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Coatings Solve Renewable Energy Corrosion Problems?

Renewable or green energy is often produced in harsh environments. We discuss how silicon coatings improve stainless steel corrosion resistance and improve performance. Can Silicon Coatings Solve...

February 11 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Prevent Stainless Steel Oxidation and Corrosion?

In part 3 our our blog series, we test and compare how Silcolloy® and improved Silcolloy protect stainless steel from oxidation and corrosion after high temperature exposure. Can Silicon Prevent...

February 04 2022 Corrosion

Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings

Learn how we pushed the boundaries of silicon heat resistance and improved the thermal stability of Silcolloy. Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings In our previous blog post, we learned that...

January 21 2022 Corrosion

Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure?

We tested our coatings to see how they held up when exposed to a severe alkaline. Here's what we found out. Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure? Occasionally, SilcoTek’s customers require...

November 12 2021 Corrosion

The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality

We discuss how metal contamination can effect food quality, oxidation, and proteins. Learn how silicon barrier coatings prevent metal contamination. The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality...

November 05 2021 Corrosion

Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished and Coated Stainless Compared

We tested and compared the corrosion resistance of coated, uncoated, and electropolished stainless steel. The results show a clear winner and supports the idea that more is more. Corrosion Resistance...

October 08 2021 Corrosion

Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of Coated Surfaces

In part 2 of our our blog post on vapor cleaning and surface roughness, we compare corrosion rate of coated surfaces, with interesting results. Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of...

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How the Nickel Market May be a Problem for Corrosion Resistance

Improving the Corrosion Resistance of High Purity Water Systems

Can Silicon Coatings Solve Renewable Energy Corrosion Problems?

Can Silicon Prevent Stainless Steel Oxidation and Corrosion?

Improving Heat Resistance of Silicon Coatings

Can Silicon Coatings Withstand Base Exposure?

The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality

Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished and Coated Stainless Compared

Will Surface Roughness Change Corrosion Resistance of Coated Surfaces

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