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IN THE NEWS: Finding an Alternative to Hex to Meet MIL-DTL-5541F Class 1A
IN THE NEWS: Finding an Alternative to Hex to Meet MIL-DTL-5541F Class 1A An aircraft MRO required a non-hexavalent chromate as a replacement for an aluminum treatment to comply with environmental issues. The manufacturer needed to meet REACh compliance on their...
CHEMEON eTCP® Powder Qualifies for MIL-DTL-81706B / MIL-DTL 5541F
CHEMEON Surface Technology, a manufacturer of MIL-DTL 81706, MIL-DTL 5541 corrosion protection chemistry, is proud to announce the Qualified Product Listing (QPL) of eTCP Powder, a safe, robust, economical, and easy-to-ship corrosion protection has been approved for...
CHEMEON’s Dr. Meiling Receives Society of Women Engineers’ Corporate Award
CHEMEON’s Dr. Madylon Meiling receives the Corporate Award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE-SNS) Women in STEM Achievement Awards The 2022 Society of Women Engineers (SWE-SNS -Sierra Nevada Section) “Night of the STEM Stars” recently honored Dr. Madylon...
CHEMEON eTCP® Touch-Up Pen Qualifies for Military Detail Specification MIL-DTL-81706B
The DoD Qualified Products List (QPL/QPD) now includes CHEMEON eTCP Touch-Up Pen MINDEN, Nev., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHEMEON® Surface Technology's line of QPL approved Touch-Up Pen solutions now includes the patented CHEMEON eTCP...
CHEMEON Launches the “Surface Report” Podcast on National Surface Finishing Day
CHEMEON Surface Technology · The CHEMEON Surface Report Ep.1 Nat'l Surface Finishing Day 2022 The first Wednesday of March is National Surface Finishing Day. To mark the occasion, CHEMEON is launching “The Surface Report” podcast on 3/2/22. The program discusses new...
The Correlation Between Electrochemical Behavior and Neutral Salt Fog Corrosion on TCP Coated AA2024
The Correlation Between Electrochemical Behavior and Neutral Salt Fog Corrosion on TCP Coated AA2024 By Dr. Sjon Westre, and Dr. Catherine Munson, CHEMEON Surface Technology Introduction and background Extensive salt fog testing is required (up to 1,000 hr) to predict...
The 720 Rule and Its Application to Current Density Anodizing by Dr. Sjon Westre
The 720 Rule and Its Application to Current Density Anodizing By Dr. Sjon Westre, Introduction CHEMEON brings anodizers and manufacturers in from around the country to teach them the best practices for aluminum anodizing. During the class, the 720 Rule is typically...
CHEMEON Receives HUBZone Certification
CHEMEON Surface Technology, a woman-owned company, has been approved by the Small Business Association (SBA) for HUBZone certification. The Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (HUBZone) certification program provides small businesses like CHEMEON preferential...
CHEMEON and Coventya Commence a Global Distribution Agreement
(Minden, NV / Brooklyn Heights, Ohio) CHEMEON Surface Technology and COVENTYA Group have entered into a global distribution agreement regarding the CHEMEON portfolio of MIL-SPEC QPD/QPL hex-free/Trivalent Conversion Coating technology (TCP) that provides superior...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the CHEMEON Blog about?
Practical, expert-written articles on trivalent chromium conversion coatings, anodizing, corrosion protection, process optimization, 3D metrology, and industry trends from CHEMEON’s technical leaders.
Who writes the CHEMEON blog posts?
Our team of surface finishing experts, frequently including Dr. Sjon Westre, a globally respected educator and pioneer in trivalent chromium technology.
How often is new content published?
Regularly — we aim for consistent updates with technical insights, news, and practical guides.
Can I suggest topics for the blog?
Yes — registered users or anyone can submit ideas through info@chemeon.com . We prioritize topics that help the industry.
Do blog posts require registration to read?
No — all public blog content is freely available. Deeper resources are in the gated Knowledge Base/Downloads.
How does the blog relate to CHEMEON training?
Many posts serve as excellent pre-reading or follow-up for our hands-on training classes.
Are the blog posts technically accurate?
Yes — all content is reviewed by our technical team to ensure accuracy and compliance with current standards.
Can I share or republish blog content?
You are welcome to share with attribution. For republication, please contact us for permission info@chemeon.com.