Maximum temperatures usuallywill be dictated by the composition of the glass, not by the surface treatment. The SilcoNert 2000 layer is stable at
temperatures up to 450°C, but some glasses can soften at lower temperatures. Injection port temperatures normally arewell below the SilcoNert 2000
maximum temperature limit, so SilcoNert 2000 treatment is an excellent deactivation for all injection port surfaces.
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Does SilcoTekoffer custom SilcoNert treatment?
We are always interested in your specific surface passivation needs. Surface deactivation of glass or metal with a SilcoNert 2000 layer is available on a
custom basis, and liner deactivation has become popular with some customers. Please keep inmind that treated surfacesmust be able towithstand
temperatures up to 400°C, as well as vacuum and pressure environments. It is important to remove any o-rings, seals, or other materials that will not
withstand the treatment environment prior to sending items to SilcoTek for coating.
Our SilcoTek Group can provide a quote. Please submit a quote or contact us at 814-353-1778.
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Why do Silco'dâ„¢ treated pieces havedifferent colors?
The different colors observed on Silco'd treated parts indicate different layer thicknesses. A blue color corresponds to a 300 to 450 Angstrom layer while a
rainbow color indicates a coating of at least 1200 Angstroms (120 nanometers).
Colors associatedwith layer thickness are:
Depositions used in our Silcolloy and SilcoGuard processes are up to 1ÂEm and have a silver/metallic gray appearance. The photos below show colors
created by SilcoNert 1000 (left) and Silcolloy 1000 (right).
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Can you coatmy Varian ion trapwith aSilcoNert 1000 layer?
Components of Varian ion traps are SilcoNert 1000 treated, through a servicewe provide for Varian. End-users should deal directlywith Varian for ion trap
replacement. Varian receives the parts, and subjects them to a proprietary cleaning and pre-treatment process, before sending them to us for SilcoNert
1000 treatment.
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Will you re-deactivatemy SilcoNert 2000 treated glass liners or SilcoNert 1000metal liners after I clean them?
Request re-deactivation of SilcoNert 2000 treated glass liners by contacting SilcoTek's Customer Service department at 814-353-1778. Requesting SilcoNert
2000 re-deactivation of customer supplied liners. Aminimum of ten liners is required. Metal inlet liners are designed as inexpensive, disposable products
and it is not cost effective to re-treat them. We recommend discarding themwhen they are no longer serviceable.
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Are secondary deactivations available for SilcoNert 2000 treatedmaterials?
There are no secondary deactivations available for SilcoNert 2000 products at this time.
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How tightly can the tubing bebent?
OD
<= 1/16"
1/8"
1/4"
Min. BendRadius
1" (2.5cm)
2" (5.1cm)
4" (10,2cm)
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