Parylene adhesion can be tricky to manage. Unlike other coatings that adhere to the surfaces they coat, parylene sticks to itself. This can cause trouble when it needs to be applied to smooth surfaces, like areas made of stainless steel or noble metals like gold or silver. However, since parylene has so many other advantages, […]
Tin whiskers have long been a frustrating occurrence for those manufacturing and using electronic devices. First discovered in the 1940s, the whiskering of metal has been the cause of serious problems including the damaging of vital and difficult to replace equipment. Finding ways to prevent or slow the growth of whiskers has been a focus […]
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Parylene conformal coatings are used in many different industries. With their hardness, chemical inertness and ability to perfectly coat any surface, they have expanded well beyond their original military and aerospace applications. Whether it’s a protective coating for an LED or a protective shell around a coronary artery stent, the compound is found in places […]
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