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November 08 2019 Corrosion

Can Long Tubes be Coated to Improve Corrosion Resistance?

At SilcoTek, we coat lots of tubing with our corrosion resistant and inert coatings. But what's the longest tube I can have coated? That all depends on the tube. Read on to learn more. Can Long Tubes...

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...

October 11 2019 Corrosion

Comparing the Corrosion Resistance of 316 Stainless Steel

Not all 316 stainless steel is created equally. In this blog post we compare the corrosion resistance of 2 stainless steel manufacturers. And we find out how to level the playing field. Comparing the...

August 30 2019 Corrosion

Solving Corrosion Problems in Analytical Flow Paths

Corrosion in sample transfer, process monitoring, GC or HPLC sample flow paths can cause contamination, chemical adsorption, or test failures. Let's take a deep dive into how to improve corrosion...

June 28 2019 Corrosion

Tips for Solving Analytical Flow Path Corrosion Problems

Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the analytical sampling flow path. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct critical flow path corrosion...

May 24 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Passivation in Analytical and Process Systems

Nitric acid passivation is commonly used in an effort to remove exogenous iron from surfaces and to prevent staining in the hope that the stainless steel flow path will become more corrosion...

April 19 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Filter Corrosion Resistance

Sintered metal filters and alloy filter media are popular for their high temperature capability and durability, but they're prone to corrosive attack which can shorten filter life and lead to process...

March 15 2019 Corrosion

Having Problems Testing a Corrosion Resistant Coating?

Testing a corrosion resistant coating can be challenging and confusing. There seem to be an abundance of companies who use data to pull their punches. Here are some ideas on how to navigate through...

November 30 2018 Corrosion

Tips for Solving Sample Cylinder Corrosion Problems

Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the sample cylinder. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct sample cylinder corrosion problems. Sample...

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Can Long Tubes be Coated to Improve Corrosion Resistance?

Why Can't I Coat Some Types of Metal?

Comparing the Corrosion Resistance of 316 Stainless Steel

Solving Corrosion Problems in Analytical Flow Paths

Tips for Solving Analytical Flow Path Corrosion Problems

How to Improve Metal Passivation in Analytical and Process Systems

How to Improve Metal Filter Corrosion Resistance

Having Problems Testing a Corrosion Resistant Coating?

Tips for Solving Sample Cylinder Corrosion Problems

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