Bourque Industries,
Inc. (BORK) Announced Conclusion of Initial Independent Lab Testing
of Kryron with Positive Results
Bourque Industries announced today
that it had concluded initial testing of its Kryron material
through two Independent Laboratories. Kryron was tested by Alfred
University and under the direction of Bourque's independent
consultant, Robert Rieger, who then rendered a report based on the
lab findings.
This testing did not focus on the
ballistics characteristics of Kryron, but rather on other
properties of the material that management believes could have
commercial application.
Mr. Rieger reported that
thermal conductivity for Kryron was so high that it could not be
measured on the Alfred University equipment, concluding that ?this
is an extremely positive finding which might permit Kryron to be a
superior thermal management (including heat sink)
material?.
Mr. Rieger received
an MBA from Syracuse University, and MS CERE and BCERE Ceramic
Engineering degrees from Georgia Institute of
Technology. During Mr.
Rieger?s career he served in various positions with M-Cubed
Technologies, Inc., University of Arizona, Eller College of
Management, Fisher Scientific International, Ferro Corporation and
others.
More testing is
planned to explore further the characteristics of Kryron for
application as a potential heat sink material, and also to
determine and document its potential benefits in ballistic armor
applications and in other markets and
applications.
Set forth below are
two portions of Mr. Rieger?s report (The full Report is not being
released as it contains confidential proprietary
information):
Chemical and Physical Analysis of
Kryron produced by Bourque Industries
Robert Rieger,
Consultant
September 2,
2013
?Executive
Summary
Two samples of
Kryron, purported to be standard formula and manufacture, were
tested for chemical and physical properties. Because samples of ballistic
material and completed plates were not available no ballistic
testing was performed.
Testing was
performed under the auspices of the NanoMaterials Innovation Center
at Alfred University and Northwestern University
laboratories.
These tests
included x-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive elemental scanning
electron microscopy, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity
and field ion beam microscopy measurement and
analysis.
The results
indicated the following for the two samples:
- Kryron is an aluminum, copper and
zinc alloy containing carbon nanotubes.
- The microstructure is very uniform
and the carbon nanotubes are most likely located in the
aluminum-copper continuous intermetallic phase. This region is where it would be
expected the nanotubes would yield the greatest
benefit.
- Electrical conductivity was as
expected, but the potential may exist for optimizing these
properties.
- Thermal conductivity could not be
measured on the Alfred University equipment because it was too
high. This is an
extremely positive finding which could permit Kryron to be a
superior thermal management (including heat sink)
material.
- The composition of Kryron COULD
explain the strength and toughness claims of ballistic performance;
although, this was NOT specifically measured. Further exploration of ballistic
performance is required to confirm earlier company
claims.
Further scientific
work needs to be conducted to fully characterize the thermal
conductivity findings and determine if improvement in electrical
conductivity can be achieved. And, as mentioned ballistic work
needs to be done. In
addition, the formula and process for producing the optimal Kryron
product have to be developed so statistical process control can be
maintained. The
NanoMaterials Innovation Center is an ideal facility to conduct
this work together with their commentary on the
material. It is
recommended the board of Bourque Industries enter discussions with
the NanoMaterials Innovation center to conduct the proposed
research aimed at commercializing a finished product for thermal
management, with a possibility of additional electrical and
ballistic properties.?
(Conclusion of the Summary Portion of the
Report)"
And:
"The scientific
measurements, findings and conclusions in this report must be
framed with certain caveats, which include:
- The two samples of Kryron have
uncertain provenance, but were stated to be representative of the
existing product and processes of Bourque Industries (statement
made by Chris Ivey, consulting GM).
- No ballistic plates or samples were
received, or therefore tested. Therefore, no conclusions can be
drawn as to the promoted superior ballistic performance of
Kryron.
- This investigation focused upon the
chemical and physical properties of Kryron, which it is understood
were never methodically or scientifically measured
before.
With these facts in
mind, it is the professional opinion of the author the following
can be concluded at this point:
- Kryron is a metallic alloy of
Aluminum, copper and zinc which exhibits a uniform and dense
microstructure.
- The material does contain CNT and
they most likely are in the optimal position in the microstructure
to improve mechanical and physical properties.
- While the measured electrical
conductivity was not superior, the possibility exists to enhance
those properties.
- The samples exhibited a very
superior thermal conductivity, which could be the basis of a family
of unique thermal management products (including heat
sinks).
- The microstructure of Kryron MIGHT
be the basis for strength and toughness claims in ballistic
applications. However,
this was NOT measured and needs to be further
investigated.
The only finding
that stands out right now is the high and unmeasurable thermal
conductivity. Because
no specific measurements could be obtained it is impossible to
judge performance against other heat sink materials like Beryllium
and Aluminum Nitride.
One can safely conclude Kryron could very well be fashioned and
optimized as a superior product to these two leading existing heat
sink materials. The
economics of this cannot be evaluated at this point. One factor will be how cost
effectively Kryron can be manufactured as contrasted to the thermal
conductivity improvement it delivers. It is possible applications for
Kryron as a thermal management material will be in the defense,
aerospace and optical industries where higher costs, and therefore
prices can be tolerated.
This report is an
initial effort to honestly and scientifically characterize
Kryron. Much further
scientific work needs to be done to further define the properties,
and therefore commercial applications. In addition, a codification of
the formula, raw materials and most importantly a reproducible and
controllable process needs to be developed.
About
Bourque Industries
Bourque Industries, Inc. is a
development stage company which, contingent on obtaining
additional capital to finance its activities, has a business plan to explore
advanced materials science techniques in an effort to develop and
produce metal alloys and related product applications
using what management believes could be a revolutionary
metal-alloying process, Kryron. Management believes
Kryronized alloys may have a potential for applications across a
wide range of industries, including ballistic armor, electrical,
aviation, automotive, mining, medical devices, agriculture and
heavy equipment, consumer electronics, and more. The Company?s goal is to prove up
the particular qualities of Kryron, and if substantiated, then to
pursue development and then marketing of products and uses for the
material in various markets and industries where it would appear to
have applications. Please visit
www.bourqueindustries.com.
CONTACT:
info@bourqueindustries.com
This communication to shareholders
and the public contains certain forward-looking statements.
Sometimes these statements will contain words such as "believes,"
"expects," "intends," "should," "will," "plans,", ?may?, ? is
optimistic?, and other
similar words. The events described in these forward looking
statements are not certain to occur. These statements are only
predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
many factors beyond our control. Although forward-looking
statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made
in good faith and reflect our current judgment, actual results
could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements.
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