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Accumulation of Radioactivity in Columbia River Fish in the Vicinity of the Hanford Works

Description: Abstract: The data obtained from the radioassay of fish collected in vicinity of the Hanford Works between April, 1948 and June, 1950 are presented. Most of the radioactivity in the fish resulted from the concentration of p32 in the scales, bone, and certain visceral organs. The level of activity density in the fish was influenced by size, feeding habits and metabolic rate in addition to the activity density of the water. Changes in operation of nuclear reactors have resulted in progressive inc… more
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Olson, P. A., Jr. & Foster, Richard F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Application of Plastic Bags and Sheeting for Operation and Maintenance Across a Contamination Barrier

Description: The following document describes the usage of Vinylite or plastic sheeting for operation and maintenance across a contamination barrier, presenting ecological advantages, photos of special equipment and techniques used during procedure, and the purpose of eliminating open air transfer in contaminated area.
Date: 1952
Creator: Moulthrop, H. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Autoclaving of Anodized Slug Jackets

Description: The purpose of the test used to make this report was to determine if anodizing could become a part of the canning operation prior to autoclaving, other factors permitting, or if it must follow autoclaving.
Date: September 16, 1952
Creator: Dalrymple, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Behavior of S.I.R. Fuels Irradiated in Sodium: Final Report, Production Test 105-180-P (Special Request KAPL-79: The "Beta Experiment")

Description: Report describing the effects of pile irradiation on fuel materials and coil springs for the Submarine Intermediate Reactor. The investigation was called for by Hanford Irradiation Request No. 79. Results of investigation are detailed in the report.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Lambert, J. B., 1929-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corrosion of Aluminum in Alum Coagulated Process Water

Description: The following report provides the results of an accelerated corrosion test that was performed to compare the effect of two coagulants on the corrosion rates of aluminum slug jacket alloy and 72S. Additionally, some analytical data on the water from the two treatments were obtained and are presented in this report.
Date: January 22, 1952
Creator: Dalrymple, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corrosion Tests : SAE 1010 Mild Steel in Synthetic Neutralized Redox Waste Solution

Description: From introduction: "This report gives the results of a 1000-hour corrosion test of SAE 1010, low carbon steel, in synthetic Redox waste solutions...The present test was designed to obtain corrosion rates for waste solution temperatures of 180 F, 200 F, and 220 F in solutions neutralized to pH values of 11, 12, and 13.
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: Endow, Noborn
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Criticality Conditions for 1.75 Per Cent Enriched Uranium Slugs

Description: Abstract: "A batch of slugs is being prepared for which the U-235 content will be 1.75 per cent, and it is of interest to calculate the minimum number of such slugs required for a critical assembly in water. Using Handbook (CL-697) methods, a critical assembly of these slugs arranged in a lattice with a spacing of 5.5 cm."
Date: September 11, 1952
Creator: Erkman, John O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Description of the Acetone-Dye Solution Method of Demarcating a Leak Process Tubing While in the Pile

Description: Abstract: "A method has been devised and successfully used for marking a leaking pile process tube prior to its removal from the pile, such that subsequent location of the leak is more easily accomplished. An acetone solution of Testor's Dark Red Airplane Dope is poured into the suspect tube. The solution leaks from the hole and stains the surrounding area a light pink. To date the method has been used on tubes 3573F, 0486F, 0867F, and 3670F."
Date: July 16, 1952
Creator: DeHollander, W. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of Americium

Description: The following report describes a successful procedure used for the determination of americium in the presence of plutonium. Provided are articles listed that describe the research done in developing the method.
Date: October 15, 1952
Creator: Schmidt, H. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Determination of U²³⁷ and Fission-Product Contamination in Uranium Recovered by the Redox Process

Description: Introduction: "When uranium slugs are irradiated in the Hanford piles, one of the many substances formed is U-237. It arises primarily from the reaction: U-238 (n,2n) U-237. This uranium isotope is a beta and gamma emitter with a half-life of 6.7 days. Because it is isotopic with U-238, it accompanies the uranium recovered by the Redox Process, and its concentration is, of course, not diminished by the fission-product decontamination cycles. As a consequence, the maximum total decontamination … more
Date: October 1, 1952
Creator: Leboeuf, M. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development of the Hanford Slave Manipulator for Use in the Multicurie Cells at Hanford

Description: Introduction: "During the early planning of the multicurie cells at Hanford it was decided that a slave type manipulator would be necessary to perform the experiments for which the cells were being designed. The design required steel roofs for installation through a port hole in the face. Technical Services Equipment Development began developing the proposed manipulator in January 1951 by making a study of those existing at that tune. None met the requirements which had been established; theref… more
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Field, Richard E. & Gifford, John F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Examination of Discharged Process Tubes

Description: Introduction: "The observations reported in this document were obtained by C.H. Pitt during his assignment to the Corrosion Group September through October 1951. The tubes examined were: 1.) 0893-F Discharged for corrosion examination after leaking; 2.) 1488-DR Discharged to determine caused of obstruction; 3.) 2276-D Discharged for corrosion examination; 4.) 2376-D Discharged for corrosion examination; 5.) 1185-H Discharged to evaluate the effect of magnesium front dummies."
Date: July 21, 1952
Creator: Dalrymple, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The formation of chemical film deposits on aluminum surfaces

Description: From abstract: "The purpose of this investigation was to establish basic rates of formation of chemical films deposited on aluminum surfaces from water flowing over such surfaces. It was desired to obtain specific information, within certain ranges, as to the influence of temperature, water velocity, and type of aluminum on the rate of film formation."
Date: February 1952
Creator: Andrews, R. V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Graphite surface studies

Description: This report discusses the the surface characteristics of virgin and irradiated artificial graphites and the changes which occur upon irradiation.
Date: October 10, 1952
Creator: Spalaris, C. N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heavy Aggregate Investigation

Description: This report follows a manuscript report made in January 11, 1952, and provides results of a survey that gives corrections as well as suggestions for new and local sources of aggregate material in comparison to the original report. These reports were made in response to a heavy desire of improvement in reactor design and shielding.
Date: December 19, 1952
Creator: Brown, R. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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