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August 16 2024 Process Analytical

Inert Coated Air Sampling Hardware used to detect Carbon Monoxide in Local School

In a case that is local to SilcoTek, forty-one students at the North Star School District and Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset County, PA mysteriously fell sick in April of this year....

February 09 2024 Semiconductor

The Impact of SilcoTek Coatings on Halogens

In today's dynamic landscape, the raw material supply chain plays an important role in meeting increasing global demand. The need for enhanced material purity has never been more critical,...

July 15 2022 Purity

SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery

In this blog post we discuss coatings for gas delivery systems and the importance of getting it right the first time. SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery The raw material supply chain has become...

May 13 2022 SilcoTek

Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel

We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results! Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

April 15 2022 Purity

Preventing Metal Contamination in Products and Processes

Metals can leach ions into process streams, contaminating product, impacting yield, and damaging processes. In this blog we discuss metal ion leaching and how to prevent contamination. Preventing...

October 01 2021 SilcoTek

Non Alkaline Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel

We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results! Non Alkaline Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless Steel SilcoTek® has...

June 18 2021 Purity

Coating Joined Parts

Are Brazed, soldered, or welded joints able to be coated? Are there compatibility problems with the coating? Let’s discuss each of these questions in detail. Coating Joined Parts First let’s discuss...

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...

February 26 2021 Purity

Can SilcoTek Coatings be Used in Oxygen Service?

Can SilcoTek coating be used in oxygen service applications? We discuss oxygen service cleaning, cleaning methods, and coating compatibility with oxygen. Can SilcoTek Coatings be Used in Oxygen...