Preventing White Rust in Galvanized Cooling Towers: The Critical Need for Proper Water Chemistry and Pre-Conditioning
By Brad Buecker, Senior Technical Consultant, SAMCO Technologies Published: October 6, 2026 Main Facts The practice of coating steel with zinc—widely known as galvanizing—has a rich history dating back to its discovery in 1732. Over nearly three…
Preventing "White Rust": Critical Water Chemistry and Maintenance Strategies for Galvanized Steel Cooling Towers
By Brad Buecker, Senior Technical Consultant, SAMCO Technologies Published: October 6, 2026 Main Facts: The Hidden Vulnerability of Galvanized Steel Cooling Towers Zinc-coated, or galvanized, steel has remained a foundational material in industrial and…
Beyond the Bond: Why a Century of Chemistry Education Is Undergoing a Radical Rethink
For generations, students of chemistry have been taught a specific, elegant rule regarding the "inductive effect"—the mechanism by which atoms pull or push electrons through the carbon chains of a molecule. It has been a cornerstone of organic…
Breaking the Silicon Barrier: How Advanced Chemistry and Process Control Are Revolutionizing Silicone Bonding
BOSTON — In modern manufacturing, few materials have enjoyed the meteoric rise and critical ubiquity of silicone. From life-saving medical devices implanted in the human body to heavy-duty automotive components operating under extreme hoods, silicone is…
