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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,...

December 11 2020 LC & GC Chromatography

SilcoTek is Going to Mars Again!

SilcoTek is on board the ExoMars 2022 mission. Let's find out how our durable and inert coatings contribute to the mission. SilcoTek is Going to Mars Again! We're going to Mars! We'll not "us" but...

August 14 2020 LC & GC Chromatography

Concentrating Metal Reactive Molecules for Pharmaceutical Development

In this blog post we discuss how Dursan improved HPLC performance in metal reactive molecule applications. Concentrating Metal Reactive Molecules for Pharmaceutical Development In this blog post you...

July 31 2020 LC & GC Chromatography

Stories Behind the Coatings - How Was Silcosteel Made?

Let's take a step back in time and find out how our first coating, Silcosteel®, was made. We discuss how a pioneering CVD process came to be. Stories Behind the Coatings - How Was Silcosteel Made? A...

July 24 2020 Chemical Inertness

Improving Aluminum for Analytical Applications

Aluminum is lightweight and inexpensive but it can be reactive in analytical flow paths. We discuss how to improve the inertness and corrosion resistance of aluminum. Improve Aluminum Corrosion...

July 17 2020 LC & GC Chromatography

Can Titanium Leach Metal Ions?

Can titanium leach metal ions? We discuss titanium corrosion and how to prevent it. Can Titanium Leach Metal Ions? Methanol corrosion is relatively slow on stainless steel substrates and was explored...

January 17 2020 bio-medical

Does SilcoTek Offer FDA Compliant Coatings?

SilcoTek offers coatings for many applications, but are they FDA compliant? And what does an FDA compliant coating really mean? Does SilcoTek Offer FDA Compliant Coatings? Yes! Our Dursan® coating is...

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