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Identification of Reaction Products Formed During Magnesium Reduction of Uranium Tetrafluoride: Report

Description: Abstract: "This report describes the results of X-ray diffraction examination of reaction products from a series of experiments performed by Mallinckrodt Chemical Works as an acid in understanding the process of bomb reduction of UF4. UF4 is initially reduced to UF3 by magnesium at 560 C., and subsequently to metal at 600 C. MgF2 from the initial reaction forms a coating on the magnesium which retards the final spontaneous reaction."
Date: May 15, 1953
Creator: Schwartz, C. M. & Vaughan, D. A.
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Corrosion-Resistant Materials for Hydrofluoric Acid : Progress Report

Description: Introduction: Among the many corrosion problems encountered in the production of uranium tetrafluoride and uranium metal from ores and concentrates, some of the most serious occur where hydrofluoric acid must be handled.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Pray, H. A.; Fink, F. W.; Friedl, B. E. & Braun, W. J.
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Progress Report on Nonaqueous Extractive Methods for Western Uranium Ores

Description: The following progress report is part of a series of reports on the study of nonaqueous extractive methods for western uranium ores. This report continues studies on HCl-methanol leaching of Western ores, primarily on Temple Mountain ores.
Date: July 15, 1953
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Pobereskin, M.; Kiehl, S. J.; Foley, D. D.; Filbert, Robert B.; Kimball, R. B. et al.
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Topical report on examination of residues from the nitric acid digestion of pitchblende

Description: A report about an investigation started to determine the compounds and/or minerals present in the residue resulting from nitric acid digestion of ore. Emphasis was placed on determining the compounds and/or minerals containing boron.
Date: 1950
Creator: Langston, B.; Tangel, O. F. & Richardson, A. C.
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The technology of thorium

Description: A report describing the technological uses of thorium. The report details interest in thorium as a potential source of the fissionable isotope U233 as well as possessing other applications. Most of the information in this report was obtained from project literature and from unpublished data available to the authors.
Date: 1951
Creator: Marsh, L. L. & Keeler, J. R.
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Beta-Counting Methods Applied to the Determination of Uranium in Low-Grade Ores

Description: The following report covers investigations on the application of the beta counter as an analytical tool for use in experiments on the extraction and concentration of uranium from low-grade (.005-.02 % uranium) shale and phosphate rock ores.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Doig, J. R.; Igelsrud, Iver; Nelson, H. R. & Schwartz, C. M.
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Electroplated Metals on Uranium

Description: The following report follows the studies of electroplating on uranium and concurrent metallurgical clodding.
Date: May 7, 1954
Creator: Beach, John G.; Schickner, W. C.; Konecny, C. R. & Faust, Charles L.
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A Recirculating Supercritical Water Loop

Description: From Abstract: "A recirculating high-pressure stainless steel loop was developed for the study of heat transfer from small-bore tubes to supercritical water. It was found that under certain conditions, hot spots developed on the test section. The conditions leading to the formation of hot spots were investigated; the results of several runs are tabulated here."
Date: October 25, 1954
Creator: Epstein, H. M.; Goldthwaite, W. H.; Chastain, Joel W. & Fawcett, Sherwood L.
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A Recirculating Supercritical Water Loop

Description: From abstract: "A recirculating high-pressure stainless steel loop was developed for the study of heat transfer from small-bore tubes to supercritical water. It was found that under certain conditions, hot spots developed on the test section. The conditions leading to the formation of hot spots were investigated; the results of several runs are tabulated here."
Date: October 25, 1954
Creator: Epstein, H. M.; Goldthwaite, W. H.; Chastain, Joel W. & Fawcett, Sherwood L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Fabrication of Subassemblies for the Supercritical-Water Reactor

Description: In studies of the fabrication of fuel subassemblies for the supercritical-water reactor, the limited ductility of stainless steel-UOâ‚‚ fuel sheet made the fabrication of corrugated-flat-plate-type subassemblies impractical. A fabricable MTR-type assembly, 5/8 in. square and 30 in. long, was developed. Methods for edge cladding fuel sheet were developed and a brazing alloy, GE-75, was found to be corrosion resistant in supercritical water.
Date: August 16, 1954
Creator: Keeler, J. R. & Hare, Alan W.
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Nondestructive Measurements of Aluminum and Nickel Layers on Uranium

Description: From introduction: "This report covers the development of nondestructive techniques for measuring quantitatively: (1) thickness of electrodeposited-nickel diffusion barriers, and (2) thickness of aluminum cladding on flat-plate fuel elements."
Date: June 12, 1954
Creator: Glaze, E. W.; Rhoten, M. L.; Kulp, B. A.; Cooley, K. D. & Wenk, S. A.
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Corrosion of Type 347 Stainless Steel in the Uranium-Derby Pickle Bath

Description: Abstract: In one of the final stages of the process at the Mallinckrodt Uranium Refining Center, a 45 per cent nitric acid solution at about 170 F is used to pickle the calcined magnesium fluoride scale off the uranium derbies. The increase in the fluoride-ion content of the bath tends to promote corrosion of the Type 347 stainless tanks. This attack becomes excessive if 0.3 g/liter of fluoride ion or more is present. It was found that if aluminum ion is added to the solution the corrosiveness … more
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Peoples, R. S.; Fink, F. W.; Stewart, O. M. & Braun, W. J.
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Evaluation of Methods of Brazing Aluminum Spacing Fins to Flat-Plate Aluminum-Clad Fuel Elements

Description: Abstract: "Four brazing methods and one other joining process were evaluated for the joining of aluminum spacer fins to flat-plate aluminum-clad fuel elements. None of these methods appear completely suitable for use in a mass-production operation. Furnace brazing and salt-bath brazing were most promising. However, the mechanical problems involved in the application of either process deter their recommendation. Resistance brazing and torch-brazing were proven impractical. The great difference i… more
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: Evans, R. M. & Martin, D. C.
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The Effects of Chemical Impurities on the Quality of Rolled Uranium Rod

Description: Abstract: "Thirty-four uranium ingots containing controlled amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and Mgl2 slag were cast, rolled, and examined to investigate the relation between these impurities and the quality of the rolled rod. Carbon in concentrations up to 1400 ppm and nitrogen up to 170 ppm, either singly or in combination, had no significant effect on the number of defects observed in the rolled rod. The quality of the rods, however decreased with increasing amount of slag necessary to cause obs… more
Date: October 1, 1954
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Keeler, J. R. & Cuddy, L. J.
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The Properties and Heat Treatment of Zirconium-Uranium Alloys

Description: From Abstract: "The heat treatment and mechanical properties of four zirconium alloys...were investigated. Tensile, hardness, Jominy end-quench, and metallographic data constitute the basis for much of the report. Other data reported include the results of high-temperature creep, tensile, hardness, cold rolling, thermal-cycling, and dynamic-modulus tests." A connection is made between the behavior of these four alloys and more alloys in the zirconium-uranium system.
Date: January 10, 1955
Creator: Chubb, Walston; Muehlenkamp, G. T. & Manning, G. K.
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