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The Benefits of Developing Commercially Viable Green Additives

This article discusses the development of commercially viable green additives and the benefits they bring.

By Benedette Cuffari 31 Jan 2019

How to Select the Right Extensometer for Your Material Testing Application

In component and materials testing, extensometers are used in many different applications. Consequently, the technical needs for these devices are many and diverse, meaning that there is no single device that meets all the requirements.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 21 Jan 2019

The Differences Between Direct and Indirect Measurement

During compression, tensile, and flexure tests, varying material properties require the measurement of force as well as deformation (compressive deformation, extension, deflection, strain) for a specimen under load.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 21 Jan 2019

The Advantages of Non-Contact Measurement Systems

The material and environmental conditions control the dimensional stability of solid bodies. Strains at break should be precisely recorded from a low percentage in the case of metals and around 100% in the case of elastomers and plastics.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 21 Jan 2019

Obtaining Reliable Compressive Strength Estimations with a Rebound Hammer

This article explains how to correctly use and maintain a rebound hammer to ensure reliable compressive strength estimations.

29 Jan 2019

Introducing Materials Characterization

Materials characterization capabilities are essential at SilcoTek® for their role in developing new products and assisting customers with scale up as well as process troubleshooting.

From SilcoTek 25 Jan 2019

Characterization Techniques at Penn State University

SilcoTek is located in Bellefonte Pennsylvania and is only a few miles away from the main campus (University Park) of Penn State University.

From SilcoTek 28 Jan 2019

Why it is Important for CVD Coatings to have a Thickness Range?

This article will discuss why SilcoTek specify a CVD coating thickness range rather than a specific thickness.

From SilcoTek 28 Jan 2019

Chemical Vapor Deposition - What is a CVD Coating?

A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating is a material that is applied to a surface by chemical vapor deposition. This article will discuss how the coatings are made, coating benefits, and how to make the most out of a coating.

From SilcoTek 25 Jan 2019

Understanding if Dursan is Resistant to TFA in HPLC Testing Applications

The corrosion resistance of Dursan® was tested in TFA, a common ion pairing agent in the analysis of peptides and small proteins in HPLC testing. Is Dursan resistant to TFA in HPLC testing applications? This article discusses the results.

From SilcoTek 25 Jan 2019