Blykalla Partnership news – Blykalla and Höganäs in Partnership to Advance Material Solutions

The partnership spans three key areas: industrialization, qualification, and commercialization. It focuses specifically on the industrial production of advanced corrosion-resistant materials needed to ensure the performance and durability of metal components in liquid lead environments.

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Höganäs will leverage its world-leading expertise in advanced metal powder technologies to develop and produce corrosion-resistant alloys for cladding critical SEALER components, in particular tubular products.

These efforts will involve optimizing laboratory-tested alloys for intended powder application processes, scaling them to industrial production, and meeting the stringent performance and safety standards required for liquid lead environments.

Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla said, “This collaboration with Höganäs is an essential step in securing a strong and resilient value chain for SEALER technology, With their leading expertise in material development and manufacturing, and their process know-how of metal powder applications, we have found a world-class partner in our alloy development.”

Blykalla and Höganäs will also work together to ensure the scalability and qualification of these materials for SMR deployment. The collaboration highlights the importance of building a reliable supply chain for advanced reactor technologies while driving broader innovation in clean energy.

Hans Keller, Division President Coating & Brazing Technologies, Höganäs said, “By combining our materials expertise with Blykalla’s innovative reactor technology, we are taking important steps toward making advanced SMRs a reality, Industrializing these solutions has the potential to unlock opportunities across multiple sectors, driving both sustainable growth and long-term prosperity."

This partnership is one of the strategic collaborations that drive the advancement of the SEALER. It positions both companies as key contributors to next-generation clean energy systems in Europe and beyond, as global momentum for SMRs continues to grow in response to the increasing demand for scalable, clean, and reliable energy solutions.

About Höganäs

Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for chemical and metal powders, with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Their vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials. At Höganäs, Their strength lies in their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and they are committed to gender diversity.

About Blykalla

Blykalla is developing and building small modular reactors to deliver the next generation of clean energy. The innovative SEALER reactor utilizes liquid lead cooling and features unique safety elements and proprietary innovations. The company aims to provide necessary baseload energy to enable a complete transition to a fossil-free future and is actively collaborating with global partners to deliver Sweden’s next nuclear reactor within this decade.