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HPQ Fumed Silica Reactor Pilot Plant Achieves First Important Morphological Validation Milestone
MONTREAL, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the...
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[{"type":"text","content":"HPQ Fumed Silica Reactor Pilot Plant Achieves First Important Morphological Validation Milestone\n\n\n\n MONTREAL, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --\n \n\n HPQ Silicon Inc.\n \n\n (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (\n \n\n TSX-V: HPQ\n \n\n ,\n \n OTCQB: HPQFF\n \n ,\n \n FRA: O08\n \n ), a technology company specializing in green engineering of processes would like to update shareholders on an important\n \n milestone\n \n regarding the ongoing pilot-scale testing of\n \n HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.\n \n (“\n \n HSPI\n \n ”)\n \n [1]\n \n proprietary\n \n Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR)\n \n process.\n \n\n HSPI’s technology provider,\n \n PyroGenesis Inc.\n \n (\n \n TSX: PYR\n \n ,\n \n OTCQX: PYRGF\n \n ,\n \n FRA: 8PY1\n \n ) (“PyroGenesis”), has reported the completion of a detailed examination and analysis of material produced during the first batch test of the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) pilot plant (\n \n February 27, 2025\n \n ). The results confirm\n \n morphological characteristics and overall appearance are closely consistent with those first observed in the initial series of lab-scale tests. This validation enables HSPI to confidently plan the implementation of the necessary pilot plant process improvements needed to produce commercial-grade fumed silica.\n \n\n\n\n “During our lab-scale testing, we implemented crucial process improvements that enabled us to achieve commercial-quality material,”\n \n said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ Silica\n \n . “With the pilot plant now producing material with visual morphological characteristics align with our earlier lab-scale results,\n \n\n we’re more confident than ever in our ability to replicate—and even accelerate—this success. Having clearly identified how to refine our approach, we’re positioned to quickly advance toward commercial-grade production with the FSR.”\n \n\n\n This milestone directly supports the advancement of the FSR by establishing a clear technical foundation for the next phase of development. This detailed analysis will inform the process enhancements required to produce commercial-grade fumed silica consistently. Also, the validation is integral to HSPI’s structured approach to ...