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October 09 2015 Process Analytical

3 Signs Your Glass May Be Causing Test Errors

If you're having problems getting adequate results from your GC or sample system, it may not be the machine, or your method. It could be glass surface reactivity. Here are 3 signs your glassware is...

July 24 2015 bio-medical

Prevent Biofouling By Following These 3 Steps

Prevention of non-specific protein adsorption is highly desirable in many fields including food, marine and medical industries. Biofouling or protein adsorption can be a significant issue in medical...

July 02 2015 Process Analytical

Happy 4th! SilcoTek's role in explosives detection.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from SilcoTek! After the cookout, most of us will be venturing out to gaze at the local fireworks display. When I'm watching the fireworks, I'm reminded of the role...

May 09 2014 Process Analytical

Inert Coatings, Not Passivation The Answer For Accurate Sulfur Test

An article in Process Worldwide highlights the need for inert coatings not passivation for accurate sulfur/H2S analysis. The article lists several advantages over passivation: Accurate sulfur data...

April 11 2014 Process Analytical

Inert Dursan Prevents Protein & Biomolecule Sticking & Carryover

Dursan® offers one solution for diagnostic equipment challenges. Non-Stick, low friction, inert Protein resistant Ultimate Stability Exceptional Purity Recent studies by major pharmaceutical and...

February 21 2014 Process Analytical

SilcoTek® in Space! Our Inert, High Durability Coatings in Action!

SilcoTek® coatings are used wherever high durability, inertness or improved material performance is needed. Our coatings can be found miles below the earth or millions of miles above us. Two space...

January 20 2014 Process Analytical

SilcoTek Now Offers Inert Re-Deactivation Service For Used GC Liners

Did you know? SilcoNert® 2000 (Siltek®) is the world's most inert coating solution and now available for inert re-deactivation of GC liners. New for 2014, SilcoTek's growing service offering now...