Neutron absorbers and methods of forming at least a portion of a neutron absorber

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PATENT NO 8903035
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13159545

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Methods of forming at least a portion of a neutron absorber include combining a first material and a second material to form a compound, reducing the compound into a plurality of particles, mixing the plurality of particles with a third material, and pressing the mixture of the plurality of particles and the third material. One or more components of neutron absorbers may be formed by such methods. Neutron absorbers may include a composite material including an intermetallic compound comprising hafnium aluminide and a matrix material comprising pure aluminum.

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ENERGY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF1000 INDEPENDENCE AVE S W WASHINGTON DC USA 20585

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Erickson, Arnold W Idaho Falls, US 2 4
Guillen, Donna P Idaho Falls, US 4 2
Porter, Douglas L Idaho Falls, US 5 6
Swank, W David Idaho Falls, US 4 8

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