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January 24 2014 Process Analytical

Can't Get Rid of Drops? Surface and Hydrophobicity Are Keys

by Dr. David Smith Surface hydrophobicity & smoothness have a very large effect on contact angle values on glass and metal surfaces. Below is a comparison of contact angles with chemically identical...

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...

January 10 2014 Process Analytical

PTFE vs. SilcoTek Coatings, The Proof Is In The Performance

PTFE has its benefits, but dig deeper and you'll find many issues, especially at high temperatures often found in chemical process, stack gas sampling, and refining. SilcoTek's proprietary coatings...

December 20 2013 Process Analytical

Stop Permeation, Improve Analyzer Reliability and Inertness

SilcoTek® direct line partner O'Brien Analytical recently studied permeation effects on sample reliability of heat trace tubing. The study quantified the permeation rate of CO through fluoropolymer...

December 06 2013 Process Analytical

True Tube EPS or Risk Seeing Analyzer Samples Less

SilcoTek® Direct Line partner Ametek/O'Brien offer a helpful tube selection guide for sampling transport and analysis. The guide outlines key factors affecting sample transport and analysis....

November 21 2013 Process Analytical

Solve H2S and Sulfur Compound Sampling Problems in Natural Gas

A 2002 sulfur compound study by American Mobile Research, Casper, WO, demonstrates the importance of SilcoNert® 2000 coating in eliminating sulfur compound sampling problems in natural gas. The study...

November 15 2013 Process Analytical

SilcoNert 2000 Improves Inert Capillary Separation Technology

A recent article in American Laboratory by Jaap de Zeeuw of Restek® Corporation, compares the performance SilcoNert® 2000 (called Siltek® and Sulfinert® in the article) coated metal capillary...

November 08 2013 Process Analytical

Without SilcoNert® 2000, there will not be sulfur analysis

A recent article in Petro Industry News by Khalid Tafrasti; Era Analytics FZCO offers insights into key factors that influence successful sulfur analysis: Sample: Influences detector choice...

October 31 2013 Process Analytical

Coatings Improve Hydrophobicity And Moisture Resistance

By Dr. David Smith SilcoTek® is currently developing a new CVD deposition specifically designed to be highly hydrophobic, oleophobic, and thermally and oxidatively stable. This type of coating should...

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