Positive Results from HydroGraph Fractal Graphene
Sparc Technologies Ltd
Key points
- Sparc's ecosparc® additives with HydroGraph's Fractal Graphene showed 25% improved corrosion resistance in solvent-based coatings
- Extended 25-week testing results expected in November 2026
- Positive outcomes may lead to commercial supply and collaboration agreement
Full summary
Sparc Technologies Limited has announced the results of 16-week cyclic corrosion testing of HydroGraph Clean Power Inc.'s Fractal Graphene in Sparc's ecosparc® additives within solvent-based protective coatings. The testing, conducted under ISO 12944-6 methodology, demonstrated a 25% improvement in corrosion resistance of a commercially available solvent-based coating dosed with ecosparc® containing HydroGraph Fractal Graphene. These results follow previous water-based testing which showed up to 60% improvement in corrosion resistance. Extended 25-week (4,200 hour) cyclic corrosion testing is currently in progress, with results expected in November 2026. Subject to successful outcomes, Sparc and HydroGraph plan to negotiate a commercial supply and collaboration agreement relating to ecosparc®.
Outlook
Sparc and HydroGraph plan to negotiate a commercial supply and collaboration agreement based on the results of extended 25-week testing expected in November 2026.