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Semiconductor July 21 2014

Next Generation Purity for Semiconductor Manufacturers

SilcoTek coatings are at the forefront of improved semiconductor yields and manufacturing efficiency. Our coatings: Enhance yield Ease factory integration Optimize process efficiency We improve...

Process Analytical July 08 2014

A Low Cost Alternative to Improved Corrosion Resistance

Did you know SilcoTek's Dursan® coating demonstrates comparable performance to Hastelloy® C22 in hydrochloric acid immersion comparison testing? ASTM G31, 24 hour HCl immersion of various coupon...

Process Analytical March 21 2014

Reduce Imperfections and Improve the Appearance of Stainless Steel

By Dr. Min Yuan Various surface imperfections present in stainless steel can ruin the appearance of the product you worked so hard to create. Unfortunately, most of the damage done to the appearance...

Process Analytical October 31 2013

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...

Process Analytical September 04 2013

How to improve corrosion resistance and reliability of super alloys

Proven Corrosion Resistance Ceralink Inc and BASF Catalysts compared HCl corrosion resistance of various alloys. After 60 tests, Silcolloy® 1000 (Silcosteel®-CR) improved corrosion resistance of...

Process Analytical July 26 2013

How to improve vacuum performance in UHV, semiconductor systems

SilcoTek coatings improve vacuum performance in UHV and semiconductor systems by reducing outgassing and preventing ion contaminantion and corrosion. SilcoGuard 1000 is a silicon coating proven to...

SilcoTek July 15 2013

SilcoTek Exhibits at Semicon West

The SilcoTek team exhibited at Semicon West 2013 in San Francisco, CA. Semicon is the premiere event dedicated to improving and educating professionals in semiconductor, PV, and new technology...