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Survey of Nonmetallic Liquid Coolants for Nuclear-Power Piles

Description: A comprehensive survey of the literature was made in an effort to identify nonmetallic materials of possible usefulness as liquid coolants. Materials having maximum melting points of 1000 deg F and boiling points of l200 deg F were considered, but boiling points above 2200 deg F were preferred. Melting points, boiling points, densities, heat capacities, and thermal conductivities were tabulated. Approximately 190 materials appeared to have melting and boiling temperatures in a suitable range. A… more
Date: May 26, 1950
Creator: Shaw, H.L. & Boulger, F.W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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High Energy Excitation Functions in the Heavy Region

Description: The electrostatically deflected beam of the 184-inch cyclotron has been used with the stacked foil and absorber technique to determine the excitation functions for the following reactions: Th{sup 232}(p,6n)Pa{sup 227}, Th{sup 232}(p,3n)Pa{sup 230}, Th{sup 232}(d,7n)Pa{sup 227}, Th{sup 232}({alpha},p8n)Pa{sup 227}, Th{sup 232}({alpha},p5n)Pa{sup 230}, and U{sup 238}(p,{alpha}8n)Pa{sup 227}. The data are presented graphically and discussed individually for each of the reactions. Some rough excita… more
Date: September 26, 1950
Creator: Meinke, W. W.; Wick, G. C. & Seaborg, G. T.
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The New Element Berkelium (Atomic Number 97)

Description: An isotope of the element with atomic number 97 has been discovered as a product of the helium-ion bombardment of americium. This isotope decays with the emission of alpha-particles of maximum energy 6.72 Mev (30 percent) and it emits lower energy alpha-particles of energies 6.55 Mev (53 percent) and 6.20 Mev (17 percent). The half-life of this isotope is 4.6 hours and it decays primarily by electron capture with about 0.1 percent branching decay by alpha-particle emission. The mass number is p… more
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: Thompson, S. G.; Ghiorso, A. & Seaborg, G. T.
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A Study of Thorium-Base Alloys

Description: Report discussing studies testing various thorium alloys consisting of either Ames thorium and up to 5% of various additions or Ames thorium and up to 50% uranium. Effects of molybdenum additions for fusion welding, and cold-work strengthening were also tested. Methods, experimental data, and discussion is included.
Date: December 26, 1951
Creator: Goldhoff, R. M.; Ogden, Horace R. & Jaffee, Robert Isaac, 1917-
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Hydroxides as Moderator Coolants in Power-Breeder-Reactors

Description: The following report describes work that was udertaken to determine whether a homogeneous breeder reactor using an alkili metal hydroxide solution is capable of breeding.
Date: March 26, 1952
Creator: Dayton, Russell Wendt & Chastain, Joel W.
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Plastic Flow During Extrusion of Tubing

Description: Abstract: "A study of plastic flow during the extrusion of tubing was made by extruding colored Plasticine billets in a small-scale extrusion press. Decreasing the included angle of the conical die and tapering the ram end of the billet decreased the amount of coextrusion of the backer block into the tubing, lubricating the billet also decreased coextrusion."
Date: July 26, 1955
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Keeler, John R. & Cuddy, Lee J.
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Dissolution of Aluminum-Canned Thorium

Description: The following report studies the dissolution of aluminum-canned thorium, providing results that suggest a dissolution cycle that permits the separation of the canned-slug components.
Date: July 26, 1955
Creator: Beach, John G.; Schickner, William C. & Faust, Charles L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Theoretical Analysis of the Interference Effects of Several Supersonic Tunnel Walls Capable of Absorbing the Shock Caused by the Nose of a Model

Description: Memorandum presenting a theoretical analysis of the supersonic flow about two-dimensional and three-dimensional axially symmetric models restricted by theoretical walls capable of removing the nose shock. Results regarding the supersonic-tunnel interference due to nonreflecting walls and supersonic-tunnel interference due to porous walls are provided.
Date: May 26, 1958
Creator: Matthews, Clarence W.
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Hydrogen for Turbojet and Ramjet Powered Flight

Description: Memorandum presenting various reports regarding the use of hydrogen for turbojet and ramjet powered flight. Some of the characteristics considered include the combustion properties, potential fueling problems, and flight experience with hydrogen on-board.
Date: April 26, 1957
Creator: Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Nickel ferricyanide scavenging flowsheet for neutralized concentrated raw

Description: From the startup of the TBP Plant until late in September, 1954, when in-line scavenging operations were begun, the wastes from the TBP Plant had been stored after neutralization and concentration in underground storage tanks. Some of this TBP waste has been given a secondary concentration in the waste concentration facilities (first cycle waste evaporators) at the tank farms. Studies by the chemistry Unit have indicated that a further reduction in the volume of waste permanently stored is poss… more
Date: October 26, 1954
Creator: Smith, R. E. & Coppinger, E. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Stability Constants of Alphahydroxyisobutyric Acid Complexes With Actinide Elements

Description: From abstract: "The stability constants of curium and americium alpha hydroxyisobutyrate complexes were determined by means of ion exchange equilibrium measurements on Dowex-50 four percent resin in the ammonium form."
Date: September 26, 1956
Creator: Odenheimer, B. Graus & Choppin, Gregory R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Note on Table Top Injection : High Energy Injection Inside the Mirrors

Description: "High energy injection into Table Top is discussed for the case in which the ion sources are to be located inside the mirrors in the mirror region. Two typical ion source geometries are considered. maximum time intervals available for injection indicated are on the order of 7 to 25 microseconds."
Date: August 26, 1955
Creator: Hiskes, J. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of a High Energy Neutral H or D Beam

Description: This report discusses methods of high energy plasma. It elaborates on these methods and their use of high energy particles.
Date: January 26, 1956
Creator: Gibson, Gordon & Lauer, E. J.
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Water treatment modifications to present areas

Description: It is the purpose of this document to review and up-date the previously presented scope basis for the activated silica installations in light of the existence of the Phase I portion and the present expected water flow requirements of Project CG-558. It is the further purpose to outline the recommended scope bases for the sulfuric acid addition system for pH correction at all areas.
Date: January 26, 1955
Creator: Pearl, W. L.
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Technical basis for establishing process tube pressure limits for KER loops 2 and 3 and for the NPR Prototype Facility

Description: In compliance with a request from Coolant Testing Operation, the Reactor Engineering Operation has made a study to determine the maximum operating pressure limits for the pertinent Zircaloy-2 process tubes. Since these tubes shall be used for testing NPR fuel elements, it is considered desirable that KER Loops 2 and 3 permit operation at temperatures of around 300{degrees}C while the NPR prototype facility permit operation at about 316{degrees}C in a manner such that there is minimum hazard to … more
Date: June 26, 1959
Creator: Adams, O. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Acenaphthene solvents for use in Building 313 Frost Test operation

Description: Acenaphtheno is a low-melting organic compound, C{sub 10}H{sub 6}(CH{sub 2}){sub 2}, used as a temperature indicating coating for slugs tested in the Frost Test induction coil. In preparation for this test, slugs are coated by spraying a 12 to 24 per cent by weight solution of acenaphthene in a high vapor pressure solvent on the rotating slug. The solvent evaporate leaving a thin, adherent coating of acenaphthene. This process is completely described in reference 1. To be entirely satisfactory … more
Date: June 26, 1951
Creator: Kratzer, W. K.
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Hanford Atomic Products Operation monthly report, July 1955

Description: This document presents a summary of work and progress at the Hanford Engineer Works for July 1955. The report is divided into sections by department. A plant wide general summary is included at the beginning of the report, after which the departmental summaries begin. The Manufacturing Department reports plant statistics, and summaries for the Metal Preparation, Reactor and Separation sections. The Engineering Department`s section summarizes work for the Technical, Design, and Project sections.… more
Date: August 26, 1955
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Monthly report of the Design Analysis Group for September 1954

Description: The following topics were discussed in this report: pressurization of the rear face for existing reactors; loss of steam in existing reactors; in-pile boiling in the 105-KER recirculation facilities; feasibility report for special study reactor plant; shielding requirements of the special study reactor plant; sulfuric acid addition to 100-K; radiation from activated iron in a recirculating system; ion exchanger activity from Fe corrosion; thermal shock-KER loop; shielding of tube bundles; adjus… more
Date: October 26, 1954
Creator: Andersen, R. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production test IP-245-A dual area trip-out of B & C Reactor process pumps

Description: The objectives of the test described in this report are to obtain current knowledge of the flow characteristics of the B and C Reactor flow systems under various transient conditions that have a reasonable probability of occurrence. These tests will be used to revaluate the B and C Reactor bulk temperature limits, the Ball 3X low pressure trip settings, and quantitative adequacy of emergency flow from the combined high tanks - export system.
Date: March 26, 1959
Creator: Long, J. T. & Jones, S. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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RADIATION HAZARDS FROM THE USE OP DENTAL X-RAY UNITS

Description: It is well known that for many years x-rays have been used in the dental profession as a potent diagnostic tool. Deprived of this means of exploration, the dentist and patient alike would be at a great disadvantage. In spite of the necessity of x-rays in the dental field, little has been done, however, to protect the patient and the dentist from unnecessary exposure. X-rays cannot immediately be felt or seen, and therein lies the hazard attending their use. What cannot be sensed is often ignore… more
Date: November 26, 1952
Creator: Nolan, W. E. & Patterson, H. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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K Reactor natural I&E goal exposure

Description: Return can be increased on the order of $1000 to $2000 per calendar day at each K Reactor if the goal exposure for natural I & E slugs is reduced from 800 to 700 MWD/T. This gain is predicated on primarily a decrease in rupture losses. The recommended goal is a straight line on a linear graph of exposure in MWD/T versus maximum tube power in kw per tube, passing through the following two points: (850 kw/tube, 900 MWD/T); (1400 kw/tube; 490 MWD/T). In addition, I & E natural uranium charges runn… more
Date: November 26, 1958
Creator: Music, J. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hanford Atomic Products Operation monthly report, June 1954

Description: This document presents a summary of work and progress at the Hanford Engineer Works for June 1954. The report is divided into sections by department. A plant wide general summary is included at the beginning of the report, after which the departmental summaries begin. The Manufacturing Department reports plant statistics, and summaries for the Metal Preparation, Reactor and Separation sections. The Engineering Department`s section summaries work for the Technical, Design, and Project Sections. … more
Date: July 26, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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