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Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project Quarterly Progress Report: Period Ending December 10, 1951

Description: This quarterly progress report details the ongoing research and experiments at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as part of the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project. The first part of this report discusses reactor theory and design. The second part of this report is not included. The third part of this report discusses materials research. The fourth part of this report includes appendixes
Date: March 6, 1952
Creator: Briant, R. C. & Cottrell, W. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Metallurgy Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending July 31, 1951

Description: Technical report outlining the effect of strain rate on the tensile properties of thorium. It has been found that the yield strength increases slightly with increasing strain rate, and that tensile strength increases but to a less extent. Studies on the fabrication of thorium by extrusion and drawing have continued, as have studies on the extrusion cladding of thorium and uranium with zirconium. [From Summary}
Date: February 6, 1952
Creator: Miller, E. C. & Bridges, W. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Protective Equipment Evaluation Program Quarterly Progress Report: July-September 1951

Description: This quarterly progress details the ongoing work of the Protective Equipment Evaluation Program at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Topics discussed include aerosol generation, penetration studies, particle size measurement, and an appendix with analytical methods.
Date: August 6, 1952
Creator: Struxness, E. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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