- Battery materials stock HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ) provided an update to shareholders on the progress of HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.’s proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) process
- The company’s technology supplier Pyrogenesis Canada (TSX:PYR) has completed all preparatory work for the FSR pilot plant, which is now fully equipped to process materials and produce fumed silica
- The FSR development program has transitioned from concept to operational reality, marking a significant milestone in advanced materials engineering
- HPQ Silicon stock (TSXV:HPQ) last traded at $0.24
Battery materials stock HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ) provided an update to shareholders on the progress of HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.’s proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) process.
The company’s technology supplier Pyrogenesis Canada (TSX:PYR) has completed all preparatory work for the FSR pilot plant, which is now fully equipped to process materials and produce fumed silica.
According to Thursday’s news release, The FSR development program has transitioned from concept to operational reality, marking a significant milestone in advanced materials engineering. Moving beyond laboratory-scale production of just a few grams per batch, the pilot plant is now set to demonstrate its capability to generate multiple kilograms of fumed silica per hour. This advancement highlights the potential to revolutionize efficiency and scalability in fumed silica manufacturing.
The immediate focus of the pilot plant is to validate its ability to consistently replicate critical physical properties—such as precise surface area measurements—and essential rheological characteristics, including viscosity and thickening behavior, that were meticulously achieved during lab-scale trials. With these objectives nearing completion, the program is in a position to advance to semi-continuous operations. This next phase will target the production of at least 200 kilograms of commercial-grade fumed silica, paving the way for testing and comprehensive market validation.
Throughout the development process, every batch of fumed silica produced undergoes internal testing to validate its physical and rheological properties. Samples will also be sent to Evonik for comprehensive evaluation.
By Q2 2025, the program’s focus will shift toward optimizing pilot plant operations to deliver high-purity, food- and pharma-grade fumed silica with a targeted surface area of 300 m²/g. This effort will not only validate the process but also demonstrate its capability to meet stringent industry standards.
The FSR’s flexibility in producing materials with surface areas ranging from 150 to 300 m²/g showing solid versatility. The goal is to achieve full-capacity operations, enabling multiple daily production cycles of consistent, commercial-grade material. With 20 hours of daily operation, the system is projected to yield approximately 161 kilograms per day, translating to an annual output of 50,000 kilograms.
HPQ Silicon is a Canadian battery materials stock focused on producing the critical materials needed to reach net-zero emissions. The company’s efforts are centred on fumed silica, high-purity silicon, silicon-based anode materials for battery applications and on-demand hydrogen production.
HPQ Silicon stock (TSXV:HPQ) last traded at $0.24.
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