HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”)
(TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQX: HPQFF) (FWB: UGE), an
innovative silicon solutions and technology development company, is
pleased to announce that HPQ and technology provider PyroGenesis
Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY) have
signed a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) with a world leading
high-performance material company (“HPMC”) for the purposes of
preparing 4N silicon (Si) material samples. HPQ will make the
dedicated samples using material produced by the
PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) pilot plant, which is
scheduled to start at the end of Q1. For industry competitive
reasons and in accordance with terms of the NDA, the identity of
the HPMC and other parties involved must remain confidential,
however HPQ can divulge that the 4N Silicon material will be tested
for usage as potential feedstock for the manufacturing of silicon
nitride (Si3N4) ceramics.
4N SILICON NEEDED AS FEEDSTOCK TO MAKE
SILICON NITRIDE
(SI3N4)
CERAMICSIn 2018, Apollon Solar advised HPQ that Silicon
nitride (Si3N4) was one of the specialty materials that needed 4N
Silicon in its manufacturing. Silicon nitride is a refractory
material, meaning it is chemically inert and can resist extremely
high temperatures. It is used in advanced high-tech materials to
make robust components with very specific requirements as these
advanced materials must be electrical insulators, resistant to
wetting by non-ferrous metal melts, and able to withstand corrosive
and high wear environments, high mechanical stresses and thermal
shock. Most important, these properties must be maintained at high
temperatures.
For example, in NASA’s Space Shuttle project,
silicon nitride spheres were used as low-friction ball bearings in
the equipment which supplied the main engines with cryogenic liquid
hydrogen and liquid oxygen, the rocket’s propellants. These
bearings outperformed traditional equivalents, boasting lower
friction, lighter weight, better longevity, and less lubrication
needed. Today, they can be found in more terrestrial settings, such
as wind turbines, bicycles, and high-end cars. Silicon Nitride
manufacturers are seeking ways to reduce powder processing costs to
speed adoption of this remarkable material.
“We were approached by a representative of the
high-performance material company seeking samples of our 4N silicon
material to test as feedstock to make silicon nitride
ceramics. This is just one example of the many niche market
applications that production from our PUREVAP™ QRR process can
potentially supply” said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO HPQ
Silicon. “High Purity Silicon’s (4n+) potential is undeniable and
generating serious industry interest, so our timing could not be
better as this sample request from the HPMC confirms awareness of
our unique silicon production capabilities at the highest
enterprise levels across the world. Nonetheless, we are still in
the early stages and will continue to apply the methodical approach
that has put us in this position, with this sample request
confirming the potential for new and exciting advances by HPQ in
the high purity silicon space.”
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is a leader in the
design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced
plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse
gases (GHG) and are economically attractive alternatives to
conventional “dirty” processes. PyroGenesis has created
proprietary, patented, and advanced plasma technologies that are
being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry
leaders in three massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum,
waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of
experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of
its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 R&D and
manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive
advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development
and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D
certified, having been ISO certified since 1997. For more
information, please visit: www.pyrogenesis.com.
About HPQ Silicon ResourcesHPQ
Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based
innovative silicon solutions company that offers silica (SiO2) and
silicon (Si) based solutions, and is developing a unique portfolio
of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery
and electric vehicle manufacturers.
Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is
one of today’s key strategic materials needed for the
decarbonization of the economy and the Renewable Energy Revolution
(“RER”). However, silicon does not exist in its pure state and must
be extracted from quartz (SiO2) in what has historically been a
capital and energy-intensive process.
With PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR)
(NASDAQ: PYR), HPQ is developing:
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the PUREVAP™ “Quartz Reduction
Reactors” (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending),
which will permit the one-step transformation of quartz (SiO2) into
high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon
footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy
potential.
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Through its 100% owned subsidiary, HPQ NANO Silicon Powders Inc.,
the PUREVAP™ Nano Silicon Reactor
(NSiR) is a new proprietary process that
can use material produced by the QRR as feedstock, to make a wide
range of nano/micro spherical powders of different sizes and
nanowires.
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Through its second 100% owned subsidiary, HPQ Silica POLVERE Inc.,
HPQ is developing a new plasma-based process that will allows a
direct Quartz to Fumed silica transformation, removing the usage of
hazardous chemical in the making of Fumed silica and eliminating
the Hydrogen Chloride Gas (HCI) associated with its
manufacturing.
HPQ is also a technology development company
interested in developing hydrogen-based ventures, that could be
complementary to the QRR efforts. Currently, HPQ is evaluating two
different approaches to reach this goal, those being:
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Working with Swiss based company EBH2 Systems SAS as it pertains to
their proprietary process to manufacture Green Hydrogen via
electrolysis, and
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Developing our own processes of making hydrogen via hydrolysis of
nanosilicon materials made by our PUREVAP™ (NSiR).
For more information, please visit HPQ Silicon
web site.
Disclaimers:
The Corporation’s interest in developing the
PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings
associated with its development should not be construed as being
related to the establishing the economic viability or technical
feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.
This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate",
"continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and
other similar expressions which constitute "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current
expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our
expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the
market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the
capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to
research and development, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the
regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current
views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from
time-to-time in the Company's ongoing filings with the security’s
regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at
www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ
materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements either as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This News Release is available on the
company's CEO Verified Discussion Forum, a moderated social
media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A
between Management and Shareholders.
Source: HPQ Silicon Resources
Inc.For further information contact: Bernard J.
Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel +1 (514) 907-1011Patrick
Levasseur, Special Advisor to the CEO Tel: +1 (514) 262-9239Email:
Info@hpqsilicon.com
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