Zentek has announced the completion of the Innovative Solutions Canada - Testing Stream contract for ZenARMOR™ nano-pigment in military grade, chromate-free corrosion protection aerospace paint systems, and a new collaboration with Jazeera Paints Company for continued product development and testing.
ZenARMOR™ was evaluated in commercial non-chromate aviation paint systems developed by PPG and Akzo Nobel. Three rounds of corrosion testing were completed from September 2023 to July 2024 and testing followed ASTM B117 (salt spray) and ASTM D5894 (cyclical corrosion) standards. The tests were reportedly successful in demonstrating the effectiveness of ZenARMOR™ nano-pigments in inhibiting corrosion of the aluminum alloy AA2024-T3.
Zentek has begun a collaboration with Jazeera Paints, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate ZenARMOR™ in their existing product lines. Jazeera Paints is recognized as one of the top-ranking companies in the construction industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council and Middle East and North Africa region and follows the highest international standards including ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
Zentek and Jazeera Paints are collaborating to assess ZenARMOR™ nano-pigments in their current corrosion protection products and to expand upon Jazeera’s commitment to incorporate nanotechnology to transform the paint industry.
