A rod 5, wherein the protective layer is obtained by {HEAD ~ controlled oxidation} of {TAIL ~ the hafnium bar}, for 3 to 12 hours, at a temperature in the range 820° C. to 950° C., in oxygen diluted to a concentration of 1% to 50% in an inert gas, under low pressure 
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A rod 5 , wherein the protective layer is obtained by { HEAD ~ controlled oxidation } of { TAIL ~ the hafnium bar } , for 3 to 12 hours , at a temperature in the range 820 ° C. to 950 ° C. , in oxygen diluted to a concentration of 1 % to 50 % in an inert gas , under low pressure
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