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- "25" Critically Consultation with J. W. Morfitt : April 3, 1950
- Summary: "Criticality was considered impossible in any contingency encountered in practice under either of the following conditions which include no safety factor: (a) In any isolated cylinder not more than 5 in. in disruptor, if the total amount of U235 present does not exceed 7.5 Eg. (b) In an isolated vessel of any shape and size, if the total amount of U235 present does not exceed 880 g. An "isolated" vessel is one which does not "see" more than 0.1 [...] other vessels containing fissionable material."
- The Absorption and Translocation of Several Fission Elements by Russian Thistle
- Abstract: An investigation was conducted to determine the absorption and translocation of fission products by Russian thistle from a localized spot of contaminated soil. The amount and identity of the radioactive elements absorbed and translocated by the Russian thistle is given along with the location of these elements in the plants. Beta radioactivity to the amounts of 10 microcuries per gram caused no visible effects on the growth habits of sectioned material are included.
- Advanced Seminar in Reactor Physics
- The following report provides equations that result from a seminar in reactor physics.
- American Lignites: Geological Occurrence, Petrographic Composition, And Extractable Waxes
- Report discussing experiments done on expandable waxes of lignites to determine yields and properties from certain place in the United States.
- Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior for 1949: Synthetic Liquid Fuels, Part 3. - Liquid Fuels from Agricultural Residues
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the development and production of synthetic liquid fuels derived from agricultural products. The amount of synthetic fuels developed from corn is presented. The report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- An Approximate Crystal Structure for the Beta Phase of Uranium
- The following document describes x-ray diffraction measurements for an approximate crystal structure for the beta phase of metallic uranium.
- Beryllium in Colorado
- Report discussing properties and uses of beryllium and beryl, an ore of beryllium produced as a by-product of mining in Colorado.
- Buried Valley of the Susquehanna River: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding a buried valley area (a deposit of clay, sand, and gravel) around the Susquehanna River in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania, near the city of Wilkes-Barre. According the the introduction, "The purpose of this report is to furnish data on the buried valley of the Susquehanna River that will be useful in solving the anthracite mine-water problem" and "This report (a) discusses the physical characteristics and the influence of the buried valley of the Susquehanna River on anthracite mining in the Wyoming Valley area of the Northern field, (b) correlates pertinent data relating to the buried valley, (c) presents accurate contour maps showing the position of the top of solid rock underlying the water-soaked valley-fill deposits in the buried valley, and (d) presents cross sections at regular intervals across the buried valley showing the irregularities in trend and bottom as well as the thickness, configuration, and nature of the materials composing the water-bearing valley-fill deposits" (p. 3).
- Carbonizing Properties: Pocahontas Number 6, Davy Sewell, and Fire Creek Coals from West Virginia and Upper and Lower Kittanning and Upper and Lower Freeport Coals from Pennsylvania
- From Forward: "The value of this survey of the carbonizing properties of American coals by a standard method lies in the comparability of the results on different coals. It must recognized that no standard laboratory method of carbonization, even on a large unit, can yield results that exactly duplicate those obtained in ovens and retorts. The commercial results vary with the type of oven or retort. Allowance must be made for such differences in interpreting the BM-AGA test results in terms of commercial plants."
- Carbonizing Properties: West Virginia Coals from the Eagle, Number 2 Gas, Pocahontas Number 3, and Pocahontas Number 4 Beds
- From Introduction and Summary: "This paper gives results of an investigation of the composition and carbonizing properties of coals from Pocahontas No.3 bed, Lake superior No.4 mine, McDowell County, W.Va.; Eagle bed, Cannelton No.3 mine, Fayette County, W.Va; and No.2 Gas bed, Cannelton No.100 mine, Kanawha County, W. Va."
- Carnotite Resources in the Charles T. Area and Vicinity, San Miguel County, Colorado
- Report discussing an exploratory drilling program in the Charles T. area and vicinity during the period from November 1947 and September 1949. "The purpose of the exploration was to discover new carnotite deposits to support milling operations on the Colorado Plateau, and to appraise the uranium and vanadium resources of the area explored."
- Characterization of Tar Acids from Coal-Hydrogenation Oils
- From Introduction: "The purpose of this investigation was to separate and identify as many of the principal phenolic compounds produced by the mild hydrogenation of Pittsburgh-bed (Bruceton) coal as possible and to determine with the greatest possible accuracy the proportions in which they are present."
- Chemical Research Section Progress Report for January 1950
- The following documents are progress reports that follow chemical research studies in subjects such as ruthenium tetroxile distillations, extraction-scrub studies of zirconium and niobium, and oxidation of plutonium and stabilization of plutonium(VI) during extraction of IAF solutions.
- Chloride Removal from Metal Waste Solutions
- Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a simple method of either removing the C1- ion from the RAW or converting the ion into a less corrosive valence state.
- Clarification of Redox Dissolver Solution by Centrifugation with Scavenger
- From statement of objectives: The purposes of the work described in this report are to provide data useful for designing and operating the dissolver solution clarification equipment to be installed in the Redox production plant.
- Collection and Analysis of Active Particles
- Abstract: This report gives the results of a radiochemical analysis of particles collected by electrostatic precipitation from ventilation air of the "B" plant at Hanford Works.
- Comparison of BM-AGA and Slot-Oven Experimental Methods of Carbonization, with Results for Eleven Coals
- From Introduction and Summary: "However, with the completion and satisfactory performance of an experimental vertical slot oven of 500-pound capacity at the University of Illinois Geological Survey Laboratory, the opportunity to directly compare BM-AGA coke with coke made by two-sided heating became available and the necessary test apparatus was installed. This report compares the results obtained by the two methods."
- Comparison of Diluents for Tributyl Phosphate
- From introduction: This report summarizes a study of the composution and physical properties of a number of hydrocarbon diluents together with some generalizations regarding relations between [vapor pressure, density and viscosity] properties.
- Comparison of "Staggered" and "Split-Flow" Air Cooling Systems
- The following report follows an investigation comparing "staggered" and "spit-flow" air cooling systems.
- Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steel in Mixed Acids
- Introduction:"A corrosion test program in support of the Redox Project was carried out during the second quarter of 1950 to determine the corrosion rates of several austenitic stainless steels in simulated 202-B Waste Storage solution containing HF, HN03, and H2SO4 acids. The results of this program are contained herein and all original data are recorded in laboratory notebook HW-3282-T."
- Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 347 in Redox Process Stream : (ORNL #1 Flowsheet)
- The following report provides the results of laboratory corrosion tests held to investigate the behavior of austenitic stainless steel, Type 347, in selected O.R.N.L. #1 Redox streams.
- Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steels in MJ-4 Raw Streams
- Introduction: "A laboratory investigation of the relative corrosion resistance of several austenitic stainless steels to the RAW stream of the Tributyl Phosphate Waste Metal Recovery Process was made during the first quarter of 1950. The results of this investigation are reported herein; all original data are recorded in laboratory notebook HW-3282-T."
- Corrosion of Construction Materials in 234-5 Project Solutions
- The following report covers the construction materials selected for laboratory corrosion studies and the determination of their corrosion rates in process solutions.
- Corrosion of Construction Materials in TBP (HW-3 Flowsheet) Process Streams
- Introduction:"A corrosion test program to determine the effect TBP process streams, which contain chlorides, have upon the corrosion resistance of several construction materials, was completed. Data are presented on the performance of Carpenter 20, T-309SCb, T-347. T-316 and tantalum in the RAF and RAW process streams and on the performance of titanium and zirconium in the RAW stream."
- Corrosion of Redox Waste Storage Tank Construction Materials
- From introduction:"It was the aim of this investigation to determine the resistance of several materials of construction to current and anticipated and anticipated Hanford separation process waste streams under specific conditions. The corrosion rates of mild steel and austenitic stainless steel and the resistance of several commercial protective coatings were established."
- Corrosion of Stellite in MJ-1 Streams
- The following report provides data from completed tests for corrosion testing of stellite-T347 stainless steel test cylinders.
- Corrosion of Stellite in Redox Streams
- The following report provides results from laboratory tests on the corrosion resistance of various types of stellite facings on astenitic stainless steel T-347 to Redox streams.
- The Coulometric Determination of Acid
- Introduction: "The need for a method of acid determination which could be used for small samples and easily adapted to remote control led to the investigation of the use of electrolytically generated base for the titration of acid in certain solutions. The use of electrolytically generated base for the titration of acetic acid in the presence of nitric acid has been reported (1)."
- The Counting Efficiency of Counter Tubes with Aluminum, Copper and Gold Cathodes for X-Rays in the Range 5 Kev to 60 Kev
- The author's measurement using counting tubes were performed with an X-ray beam, produced by an X-ray tube. The X-ray beam impinges on only a very small part of the counting tube. In this work the counting efficiency of counting tubes with A1-Cu- and Au-cathodes is determined for X-radiation in the range 5 Kev to 60 Kev.
- The Creep of Zirconium in Water
- Introduction:"Very little is known about the mechanical properties of zirconium and, in view of this the Atomic Energy Commission requested Sylvania to evaluate the creep characteristics of this metal at various temperatures. Tests at room temperature (25 C) and at 200 C have been completed, the tests having been conducted in air. The data obtained from these tests form the basis of this report. Future tests will be conducted in an atmosphere of water at the desired testing temperature."
- Data on Pumping at the Anthracite Mines of Pennsylvania
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the study of pumping at anthracite mines in Pennsylvania. The study was conducted in order to solve anthracite mine-water problems. The report includes maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- The Decay of Induced Activity in Portland, Barytes, and Brookhaven Cements
- The following report describes results from a study of three types of cement (Barytes, Brookhaven, and Portland) exposed in the ORNL Reactor for periods of seven and twenty-eight days.
- Decontamination of Redox Feed Solutions by Super Filtrol Scavenging
- This report investigates multiple scavengings using Super Filtrol as a scavenging agent for removing zirconium and niobium from Hanford dissolver solution.
- A Design for a Rotary Reactivity Control for a Test Reactor
- Tests made on the Oy-Tu reacting assembly at Pajarito indicate that the lateral displacement of two halves of the active material within the assembly can be used as a control mechanism on this type of reacting assembly. This report describes a reacting assembly using a rotary control mechanism based on this principle and indicates the sensitivity of control possible with such a device.
- The Determination of Indium in Indium Plutonium Solutions
- Abstract: "A gravimetric procedure is described for the analysis of indium-plutonium solutions. This procedure consists of a preliminary separation of the plutonium as the peroxide, followed by the quantitative precipitation of indium diethyl dithio carbamate from a slightly acid solution. The precipitate is dried at 105 C and weighed. Recoveries of 99.4 - 100.5% with an average precision of 2.3/100 were obtained on known Pu-In solutions containing 5 - 50 mg of indium per sample."
- The Determination of Nitrous Oxide with the Infrared Spectrometer
- The following report describes the process of the determination of nitrous oxide with the infrared spectrometer.
- Determination of Radiocesium with Chloroplatinic Acid
- The following report examines a rapid method used to eliminate the possibility of explosive perchlorate-organic mixtures in a control laboratory in order to determine radiocesium. These methods include the usage of chloroplatinic acid as a precipitate of radocesium.
- The Determination of Total Plutonium in the Presence of Aluminum
- Introduction: "The adoption of aluminum nitrate as salting agent in the Redox process made it imperative that a method be available for determining plutonium in the presence of aluminum. However, large amounts of aluminum have been found to interfere with the determination of plutonium by the lanthanum fluoride procedure. Previous attempts to increase the accuracy of the lanthanum fluoride method, by precipitating LaF3 from 4 M HF (rather than 2 M), have been successful only when the initial plutonium level was high."
- The Determination of Tributyl Phosphate in Deodorized Shell Base with the Infrared Spectrometer
- The following report describes methods used to determine tributylphosphate in a deodorized shell base. An infrared absorption method is developed to emphasize toward determination of TBP in RCW streams, the organic waste streams.
- The Determination of Uranyl Nitrate in Pretreated Hexone by Infrared Absorption Measurements
- The following report examines methods to determine uranium nitrate hexahydrate on pretreated hexone in the range of 0 to 40 g./l. by infrared absorption measurements.
- Development for Techniques for Rolling Uranium Metal
- Uranium can be rolled from cast metal or forged ingot to sheet satisfactory for cupping, deep drawing, and similar fabrication procedures by a combination of hot breakdown in the neighborhood of 600 deg C and warm finishing at 225 to 325 deg C. Sheet may also be obtained by hot rolling alone and by warm rolling alone. However, it is difficult to secure a uniform, controlled grain size by hot rolling only and warm rolling is time consuming because of the limited reduction per pass obtainable. The combination of hot and warm rolling afforded best and most practical method to secure good quality sheet in the quantity required. The percent reduction by hot working does not appear to be critical, but at least 60% warm reduction is desirable to obtain complete and controlled grain size by recrystallization with high ductility and strength properties. Except for research investigation, rolling of uranium below 225 deg C is not recommended. In the temperature range considered (below 225 deg C), reduction is difficult and must be limited to one to two percent if edge cracking is to be avoided. Hot rolling of unplated uranium from the as-cast or as-forged surface is recommended, using a bath of 35% Li2CO3 plus 65% K2CO3 for a heating medium. No further preparation other than washing the salt from the hot rolled surface is required before warm rolling, and a bath of Meltemp No. 7 oil is recommended for warm rolling. Work roll speeds and temperatures are not critical, and moderate to light reductions per pass are recommended for easiest rolling and best results. Alternate cross-rolling is recommended during hot breakdown, but continuous rolling in one direction during warm finished is satisfactory. Starting with an as-cast tensile strength averaging 60,000 psi, as-rolled sheet up to 230,000 psi was produced, …
- The Development of a Melting Method for Conversion of Zirconium Sponge to Corrosion Resistant Ingot
- This report covers an investigation meant to find the feasibility of producing corrosion resistant zirconium from sponge by special melting techniques. The zirconium metal has certain required specifications, such as: the metal must be free from bafnium, and it must be free from other impurities of undesirable neutron cross section.
- Development of a Mobile Compressor and Utility Station
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the development of a mobile compressor and utility station in the oil-shale mine near Rifle, Colorado during 1949. The report includes photographs and illustrations of the mobile station.
- Development of Forging Techniques for Uranium
- Uranium has been successfully forged using a Lobdell-Nazel forging hammer and a forging temperature range of 500 to 650 degrees centigrade. Using standard forging techniques, the metal readily flowed at the temperature chosen. A noticeable increase in tensile strength, yield strength and percent elongation was obtained in forged metal as compared with cast metal. To obtain complete recrystallization and uniform grain size, a minimum of approximately 75 percent reduction in cross section by forging followed by an anneal within the range of 500 to 600 degrees C is required.
- The Development of Plutonium Electrodeposition Methods : Interim Report
- From introduction: "The following report presents a body of information obtained in the Health Instrument Development Laboratory from September, 1948, to the present, and is intended to be a preliminary review of [the study of electrodeposition of plutonium]. Many improvements in technique and methods and investigations along lines not explored are suggested by the present work. These will be undertaken as time permits, and reported at a later time."
- Diffusion and Production of Neutrons by Photon in D₂O
- "The neutron yield resulting from the photo-disintegration of deuterium in heavy water was calculated in this report."
- Effect of Oil-Base Drilling Fluid Filtrate on Analysis of Cores from South Coles Levee, California, and Rangely, Colorado Fields
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the study of contamination of cores obtained with conventional core barrels. The effect of the oil-based drilling fluid and analysis of the cores are presented. The report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.
- Effect of Radiation on Television Equipment : Final Report
- The following report follows a test with the purpose of determining the effect upon image fidelity by exposing a television camera to high intensity radiation over an extended period. Provided later in the report are notes on the design of the utiliscope camera used for these tests due to notable design features.
- The Effect of the Speed of Emission on the Rise of a Plume of Stack Gases
- From introduction: "In this report an attempt was made to summarize the results of recent research on the effective height of smoke stacks. In this summary attention is paid only to the case in which the density of the stack effluent is the same as that of the surrounding air."
- Electroless Nickel Plating
- Summary: "This investigation showed that a sound , weather-resistant coating can be applied to uranium that the surface to be plated is cleaned and etched properly. Using the proposed two-bath plating method at 80 C., a four-mil nickel coat can be deposited in thirteen hours."