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July 23 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Not Going Far Enough When Coating GC and GC-MS Flow Paths?

SilcoTek is rooted in offering inert and non reactive coatings to the analytical and process analytical market. The only issue? Customers may not go far enough in coating flow paths. Not Going Far...

July 09 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

High Purity Coatings for Fragrance and Odor Analysis

Learn how high purity silicon coatings are used to in odor analysis and fragrance manufacturing. High Purity Coatings for Fragrance and Odor Analysis Long ago fragrance was made by pressing oils from...

July 02 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coating Surfaces for Analytical HPLC and GC

We tested the compatibility of most metals and other materials commonly used in analytical testing and sampling of natural gas. Here's what we found out. Coating Surfaces for Analytical HPLC and GC...

May 21 2021 Process Analytical

Improved Inertness and Corrosion Resistance for Aluminum

SilcoTek enhanced the aluminum CVD coating process. The results are impressive! Improved Inertness and Corrosion Resistance for Aluminum SilcoTek® refined the coating process to expand our already...

May 14 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N

In part 6 of our ion leaching series, we discuss how alloy MP35N performs in high purity organic solvents and DI water, with surprising results! Metal Ion Leaching Alloy MP35N MP35N is an alloy that...

April 23 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Prevent Metal Ion Leaching Part 5: Acetonitrile Exposure

In part 5 of our metal ion leaching series we test HPLC grade acetonitrile. The results will surprise you! Prevent Metal Ion Leaching Part 5: Acetonitrile Exposure Corrosion encompasses a large...

April 16 2021 Purity

Preventing Metal Ion Leaching in DI Water

In part 4 of our metal ion leaching series we test metal ion leaching in high purity deionized water. Will coatings prevent DI water metal ion leaching in HPLC systems? Preventing Metal Ion Leaching...

March 26 2021 bio-medical

Selecting the Best Bio Inert Coating for Your Application

We discuss bio-inert coatings and factors to consider when selecting a coating for bio-inert applications. Selecting the Best Bio Inert Coating for Your Application Testing for biological...

February 12 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Small Spaces, Coatings for Micro GC and Intricate Parts

We get lots of questions about whether we're able to coat small parts for micro precision instruments or micro GC applications. Let's review common concerns and performance data. Tips For Designing,...