This alloy isn't new--it's been used as a neutron absorber in nuclear power plants--but hafnium's use as a chip insulator required a fabrication breakthrough.

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Ceradyne also sells neutron-absorbing materials that can be used for nuclear fuel storage.

FORBES: Magazine Article

We are strengthening security at our own nuclear facilities, and will invite the IAEA to review the security at our neutron research center.

WHITEHOUSE: Nuclear Security Summit: Presidential Press Conference