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Solid-Phase-Reaction Studies of Control-Rod Materials

Description: Report discussing experiments on the interaction of neutron-absorber materials and metal matrix materials used in the fabrication of control rods, such as "boron, cadmium, and some of the rare-earth elements such as gadolinium and europium...In order to evaluate the reactions that might occur during fabrication and use, experiments were carried out in which combinations of the various control materials were heated in intimate contact with the several matrices at elevated temperatures."
Date: March 9, 1956
Creator: Gerds, Arnold F. & Mallett, Manley William, 1909-
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The Corrosion of Hot-Pressed, Extruded, and Vacuum Cast Beryllium in Simulated Cooling Water for the Materials Testing Reactor

Description: Technical report covering the technology of hot-pressed beryllium production and its rapid advancement toward the end of 1949. Part I is devoted to corrosion studies made on hot-pressed and vacuum cast extruded metal which was considered representative of production. Part II is concerned with the results of tests made on special cast and hot-pressed beryllium which contained added impurities. [From Introduction]
Date: January 9, 1953
Creator: Reed, James
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Shielding Reactor Corrosion Studies

Description: Technical report outlining the investigation of corrosion on MTR type fuel elements for the Shielding Reactor in filtered water. Report includes two basic types of protection: element pretreatment by either anodizing or alodizing, and solution control using nitric acid to maintain a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 or the addition of 60 ppm sodium chromate as an inhibitor. [From Abstract]
Date: July 9, 1951
Creator: Olsen, Arnold R.
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Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project Quarterly Progress Report: Period Ending September 10, 1951

Description: The first part of this quarterly progress report details reactor theory and design, discussing the aircraft reactor experiment, experimental reactor engineering, reactor physics, and critical experiments. The second part of this report is not included. The third part of this quarterly progress report details materials research, discussing corrosion research, physical properties and heat-transfer research, metallurgy and ceramics, chemistry of high-temperature liquids, and radiation damage. The … more
Date: January 9, 1952
Creator: Briant, R. C.; Ellis, C. B. & Cottrell, William B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sodium Reactor Experiment Power Expansion Program: Heat Transfer Systems Modifications

Description: Abstract: Under the Power Expansion Program (PEP), modifications have been made to the Sodium Reactor Experiment (SRE) facility to improve plant reliability and permit an increase in power to 30 Mwt, with a reactor coolant outlet temperature up to 1200°F.
Date: October 9, 1964
Creator: Freede, W. J. & Roberts, J. K.
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Homogeneous Reactor Project Quarterly Progress Report: February-April 1960

Description: Report issued by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory discussing quarterly progress made by the Homogeneous Reactor Program. It includes descriptions of progress and studies conducted during the report period, with tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: August 9, 1960
Creator: Briggs, R. B.; Beall, S. E.; Lyon, R. N.; Bohlmann, E. G.; Ferguson, D. E.; McDuffie, H. F. et al.
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Progress Report on Gamma-Ray Logging Activities

Description: Abstract: An evaluation is made of radioactivity logging as applied to exploration drilling on the Colorado Plateau. The compilation of data gives a preliminary insight into the possibilities of the technique being applied.
Date: July 9, 1951
Creator: Comstock, Sherman S.
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Electron Spectrum of Pa²³³

Description: The following report describes the electron spectrum of protactinium derived from 23 minute thorium 233 that was produced by neutron capture in stable thorium.
Date: May 9, 1950
Creator: Keller, H. B. & Cork, James M.
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Creep-Rupture Tests of Beryllium

Description: "A program of creep-rupture tests of several bars of Beryllium has been completed. The tests were made at 1200, 1400, 1550, and 1700 F. in protective atmospheres of tank helium or hydrogen. The results are given in a summary table and by creep and design curves. A description of the test set-up is included."
Date: January 9, 1951
Creator: Manjoine, M. J.
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Half-Life of Polonium

Description: Abstract: "The half-life of polonium has been measured by a calorimetric method using samples several thousand times larger than have been previously available. The value is found to be 138.3 +/- 0.1% days."
Date: September 9, 1946
Creator: Beamer, William H. & Easton, William E.
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Radiochemical Analyses for Fe, Cr, Ni, and Co Corrosion Products

Description: Abstract: Radiochemical and carrier techniques have been applied to the determination of minute amounts of Fe, Cr, Ni, and Co which appear as corrosion products of Inconel. The results are as follows: Fe, 0.061 per cent; Cr, 0.15 per cent; Ni, 0.037 per cent; and Co, .0005 per cent.
Date: September 9, 1955
Creator: Smith, R. R.; Passell, T. O. & Reeder, S. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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6.70 EV Resonance in U²³⁸

Description: "Using the Brookhaven fast chopper, transmission curves were obtained for the 6.70 +/- .06 ev resonance in U238 using four different thicknesses of natural uranium metal." The measurements for the transmission curves are summarized in the table provided.
Date: November 9, 1953
Creator: Levin, Jules S.
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Corrosion in a Nitric Acid Concentrator

Description: From introduction: "The study's objectives were to determine the approximate rate of general corrosion so as to reveal; any abnormal corrosion occurring during processing operations; to determine the suitability of a large variety of alloys and plastics as materials of construction; and to ascertain process conditions which would minimize corrosion."
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Meyer, Fred H., Jr.
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Self-Shielding Measurements in PPA-20

Description: From Introduction: "The self-shielding characteristics of a number of absorbers and of U-235 and U-238 have been investigated in PPA-20 (66°). Most of the measurements have been made in Ring 3 at the core mid-plane. The foil doubling technique was employed. Particular attention was given to 'thin' foil regions for the purpose of extrapolating the data to zero thickness."
Date: September 9, 1954
Creator: King, J. S.
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Use of 1-Ascorbic Acid as a Colorimetric Reagent for Uranium

Description: Abstract: "Hexavalent uranium in weakly acid solution produces with a large excess of ascorbic acid a yellow-brown color whose intensity under certain conditions is a linear function of uranium concentration. Chloride, nitrate, perchlorate, along with Fe, Cd, Mn, Na, Ca, Sn, Mg and Th are without effect on the color while phosphate, sulfate, fluoride, citrate, tartrate, oxalate, chromium, and vanadium and moderate amounts of Ni, Zn, Mo and Al interfere. A rapid ether extraction procedure for pu… more
Date: June 9, 1947
Creator: Rothenberger, C. D. & Grimes, W. R.
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The Detection of Uranium by X-ray Spectrometry

Description: Abstract: "The possibility of detecting small quantities of uranium with an X-ray spectrometer was investigated. An X-ray spectrograph was modified by substituting a geiger counter for the photographic film. Both primary and secondary methods of excitation were studied. Radiation background of high intensity and variability limits the sensitivity of the present apparatus to 1%. Suggestions are made for increasing the sensitivity of the method."
Date: April 9, 1946
Creator: Saunders, B. G.; Burkhart, L. E. & Larson, C. E.
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Spectrophotometric Evidence for the Existence of UCl₅ as the Double Compound UCl₆ and UCl₄

Description: Abstract: "Spectrophotometric evidence for the existence of UCl₅ as a double compound UCl₆ and UCl₄ has been obtained by studying the absorption spectra of these chlorides in CCl₄ and SOCl2 solutions in the visible and ultraviolet regions of the spectrum."
Date: December 9, 1946
Creator: Sterett, C. C. & Calkins, V. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Limits of Inflammability and Ignition Temperatures of Hexone in Air and in Other Gaseous Atmospheres

Description: The following report summarizes the data taken from a series of measurements on the combustion and ignition properties of hexone. The experiments were taken at the Bureau of Mines Central Experiment Station by their personnel, and the samples were given to them by KAPL and Hanford.
Date: September 9, 1949
Creator: Alter, H. Ward
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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