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Production of Pebble-Type Fuel Elements

Description: A capillary-drop method of producing spherical shapes of brittle materials less than 0.l00 inch in diameter was developed. It appears to be a feasible means for producing large numbers of pebble-tyne fuel element cores. Coating of pebble-type fuel element cores by the coating-pan technique, though not adequately developed, showed promise. (auth)
Date: June 1, 1955
Creator: Brassfield, H.C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. NAVY STRUCTURES. ANNEX 3.2 OF SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR'S REPORT OF ATOMIC WEAPON TESTS AT ENIWETOK, 1951

Description: Structures are subjected to a 50-kt blast, in order to obtain fundamental data on structures subjected to blast loading, to observe the response of the structures under this loading, and to determine the relative blast-resistance merits of several structural types. Modes of failure are determined. Shaped structures are found to be superdor to rectangular structures. Earth cover for the structures is also found to increase the blast resistance. It is found that standard Navy heavy bomb-proof str… more
Date: June 1, 1952
Creator: Hayen, C.L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Large-scale low-speed wind-tunnel tests of a model having a 60 degree delta horizontal canard control surface and wing to obtain static-longitudinal-stability and canard surface hinge-moment data

Description: Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation of a model equipped with a 60 degree delta wing and a 60 degree delta horizontal all-movable canard control surface to determine the stability, control, and canard-surface hinge-moment characteristics at low speeds and at a Reynolds number of 9 x 10(exp 6). Two longitudinal positions of the canard surface were tested. Results regarding lift and pitching moment, drag, and hinge moment are provided.
Date: June 17, 1954
Creator: Burrows, Dale L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Continuous Water Monitor for Detecting PPM Quantities of Alkali Metals

Description: Abstract: "This report describes a flame photometric system which continuously monitors a process water stream for ppm quantities of alkali metals, and automatically diverts the stream when the contamination exceeds a pre-determined level."
Date: June 20, 1955
Creator: Been, Julian F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Physical properties of Hanford metal waste

Description: The Hanford metal wastes were divided into four categories: supernate - the liquid waste; hard sludge - dense agglomerates of poorly defined crystalline carbonates approximating the hardness of soft blackboard chalk; soft sludge - an easily slurried semi-solid consisting chiefly of needle-like phosphates; and recombined sludge - a representative sample of the solid wastes as received from Hanford, shown to be a mixture of hard and soft sludges in the ratio 2/3 by weight. The density of supernat… more
Date: June 29, 1950
Creator: Schilling, C.E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter, 1949-50

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the motor fuel sold in the U. S. during the winter of 1949-1950. Properties and trend characteristics of the fuel sold are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and a map.
Date: June 1950
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Improvements in Methods for Preparing Thin Sections of Rock

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the importance and instructions for preparing thin sections of rock for microscopic examination. Proper instructions and methods for preparation of thin sections are presented. The report includes photographs.
Date: June 1950
Creator: Gibbs, Harold L. & Evans, LaMar G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Petroleum-Engineering Study of K.M.A. Reservoir, Southwestern Part K. M. A. Oil Field, Wichita and Archer Counties, Texas

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing investigations conducted on the K.M.A. oil field in Wichita and Archer Counties, Texas. History, geology, production data, and drilling methods used in the field are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: June 1952
Creator: Dobyns, Rollie P.; Ayers, Marion L. & Lewis, Roger E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines to evaluate the known estimates of coking coal in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The investigation discusses the properties of coal and coal blends found in this region. This report contains tables, and maps.
Date: June 1952
Creator: Dowd, James J.; Toenges, Albert L.; Abernethy, R. F. & Reynolds, D. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1954-55

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the motor fuels sold during the winter of 1954-1955. Properties of the fuel samples collected are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: June 1955
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves and Preparation Characteristics of Coking Coal in Scott County, Tennessee

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking coal reserves of Scott County, Tennessee. Testing to determine suitability for producing metallurgical coke is also presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: June 1956
Creator: Williams, Lloyd; Gibbs, H. K.; Crentz, William L. & Miller, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking-coal reserves of Monongalia County, West Virginia. Methods used, and measurements of coal reserves are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: June 1956
Creator: Travis, Raymond G.; Dowd, James J.; Abernethy, R. F. & Reynolds, D. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Bledsoe County, Tennessee

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking-coal reserves of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. Methods used, and measurements of coal reserves are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: June 1956
Creator: Williams, Lloyd & Hershey, Robert E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves and Preparation Characteristics of Coking Coal in Fentress County, Tennessee

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking coal reserves of Fentress County, Tennessee. Testing to determine suitability for producing metallurgical coke is also presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: June 1956
Creator: Lowe, R. W.; Crentz, William L. & Miller, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The New Element Californium (Atomic Number 98)

Description: Definite identification has been made of an isotope of the element with atomic number 98 through the irradiation of Cm{sup 242} with about 35-Mev helium ions in the Berkeley Crocker Laboratory 60-inch cyclotron. The isotope which has been identified has an observed half-life of about 45 minutes and is thought to have the mass number 244. The observed mode of decay of 98{sup 244} is through the emission of alpha-particles, with energy of about 7.1 Mev, which agrees with predictions. Other consid… more
Date: June 19, 1950
Creator: Thompson, S. G.; Street Jr., K.; Ghiorso, A. & Seaborg, G. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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THE CHOICE OF THE PROPER REFRACTORY FOR THE CASTING OF HIGHMELTING ELECTROPOSITIVE METALS

Description: As titanium, zirconium, and other of the high melting electropositive metals become more important, the problem of using suitable refractory materials for their casting becomes more important. This paper discusses the method of choosing and testing possible container materials. To make the discussion more specific, titanium is used as an example. As titanium melt at 2000 {+-} 10 K, it is immediately clear that one is restricted to refractory materials melting considerably above 2000 K. This gre… more
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Brewer, Leo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Solubility of Oxygen in Uranyl Sulphate Solutions at Elevated Temperatures

Description: Abstract: "The solubility of oxygen in uranyl sulphate solutions and in water at 212, 275, and 325 F, and at oxygen partial pressures up to 1500 psia was investigated. The results are presented in tabular and graphic form. The solubility is proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen. The ratio of solubility in the uranyl sulphate solution to solubility in water at the same temperature and pressure is a function of the concentration of the salt in solution."
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: Pray, H. A. & Stephan, Elmer F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Apparent viscosity of simulated underground metal waste slurries

Description: From introduction: "This report presents the apparent viscosities of supernate-sludge slurries prepared synthetically to simulate the conditions known to exist in the waste storage tanks, but with fission products and plutonium absent."
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Allen, A. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ceramic Investigations of UO₂

Description: This report covers the progress made on an intensive program to develop and evaluate UO2 as a possible fuel element for the PWR.
Date: June 16, 1955
Creator: Allison, Adrian G. & Duckworth, Winston H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental Factors at Proposed Site of Dresden Generating Station of Commonwealth Edison Company

Description: From introduction: This report is a compilation of the presently available data pertaining to the proposed reactor power plant site which may be used in evaluating the proposed measures for protecting the public from possible radioactive hazards, both during normal operation and under unusual hazards.
Date: June 15, 1955
Creator: Kiefer, W. M.; Chiarottino, M. N.; Geue, D. W.; Veras, A. F. & Bonilla, Charles F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Graphite Bodies : Progress Report No. 3 for the Period March 1, 1959 to May 31, 1959

Description: This document is the third in a series of progress report that records investigations of graphite bodies. Along with the report, two appendices are given to describe the different graphite bodies: "Synthetic Binders for Carbon and Graphite" and "High Temperature Physical Properties of Molded Graphites".
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: Bradstreet, Samuel W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Grain Refinement of Uranium by Alloying

Description: Binary alloys of uranium with 38 elements in the range 0.01 to 1.0 at.% were made. Three alloys having nominal compositions of 0.01, 0.1, and 1.0 at.% were made with most of the elements, and in addition, 12 ternary and quaternary alloys were made. The alloys were cast, rolled to 7/8-inch-diameter bars, heat treated, and examined for grain size.
Date: June 1, 1951
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Keeler, J. R. & Eddy, N. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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