FAQ for Inert, CorrosionResistant, HighPerformanceCoatings
How do I select themost appropriate treatment formy application?
Whatmaterials canbe surface treated?
Can ferrules be treated?
What are theoperating temperatures for SilcoTek treated surfaces?
How can I receivepricing for custom surface treatment?
Howwill SilcoTek surface treatmentswork inmy acidic environment?
What is SilcoNert 2000?
What are theunique benefits of SilcoNert 2000deactivation?
Does anyone elseoffer an equivalent to SilcoNert 2000 deactivation?
Why is SilcoNert 2000 on glass gold in color?
How thick is the SilcoNert 2000 layer?
What is themaximum temperature limit for SilcoNert 2000 deactivated glass?
Does SilcoTekoffer custom SilcoNert treatment?
Why do Silco'd treated pieces have different colors?
Can you coatmy Varian ion trapwith aSilcoNert 1000 layer?
Will you re-deactivatemy SilcoNert 2000 treated glass liners or SilcoNert 1000metal liners after I clean them?
Are secondary deactivations available for SilcoNert 2000 treatedmaterials?
How tightly can the tubing be bent?
CanSilcoTek coat valves, regulators, and flow controllers?
Where do I order coated valves, regulators, and flow controllers?
Will brazing impact thequality of the coating?
Do I need to pre-cleanmy parts prior to sending them to SilcoTek for coating?
CanSilcoTek coat fritted liners?
How do I select themost appropriate treatment formy application?
The following definitions explain the various treatments currently available and their recommended applications:
SilcoNert
®
1000
(Silcosteel®)
A general-purpose passivation layer for steel and stainless steel.
SilcoNert
®
2000
(Siltek®/Sulfinert®)
The ultimate passivation of treated surfaces, from glass to high nickel alloys of steel. A required treatment for metal componentswhen analyzing
for parts-per-billion levels of organo-sulfur compounds &mercury.
Silcolloy
®
1000
(Silcosteel®-CR)
A corrosion resistant layer that increases the lifetime of system components in acidic environments containing hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, or
seawater.
SilcoKlean
®
1000
(Silcosteel®-AC)
Dramatically reduces carbon buildup on stainless steel components.
SilcoGuard
®
1000
(Silcosteel®-UHV)
Greatly reduces outgassing from components of ultra-high vacuum systems.
Dursan
®
Our newest coating! A high durability, wear resistant, corrosion resistant, and inert coating. Great for field sampling, process, Oil &
Gas appications.
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Whatmaterials canbe surface treated?
Virtually all alloys of stainless steel, ceramic, and most glassmaterials can be treated. Some other metallic materials, such as nickel, brass, copper, and
aluminum, are incompatiblewith the high (400°C) temperatures used in the process, and should not be treated.
Note: carbon steel, F22 or similar carbon steel, is not recommended for coating in corrosion resistant applications. Treated carbon steel may rust in
corrosive environments. Avoid corrosive environmentswhen using treated carbon steel in inert sampling applications.
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Can ferrules be treated?
SilcoTek does not recommend coating ferrules aswe have found thismay lead to leaking problems after coating.
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