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Biological Effects of Radiation, and Related Biochemical and Physical Studies : Semiannual Progress Report [for] Period May 1, 1959 - October 31, 1959

Description: Progress reports from four divisions are included: (1) Division of Biophysics; (2) Division of Clinical Investigation; (3) Division of Nucleoprotein Chemistry; and (4) Radiochemistry Section.
Date: December 1, 1959
Creator: Denues, Arthur Russell Taylor, 1914-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Organic Coolant Reclamation Annual Report : December 15, 1958 through December 14, 1959

Description: Potential methods have been examined for the reclamation of high boiler arising from the degradation of polyphenol materials in use as reactor coolants and moderators. To define the chemistry of potential reclamation processes, model polyphenol compounds were used. These include biphenyl, o, m and p-terphenyl, and p-quaterphenyl. Emphasis has been on hydrocracking, redistribution (reaction with benzene), and partial reduction. Preliminary study has been made of the application these techniques … more
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Wineman, Robert J.; Adams, J. S.; Gudzinowicz, Benjamin J. & Scola, D. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Design and Uses of High Flux Research and Test Reactors

Description: The need for thermal and fast neutron fluxes in the range of 1 to 5 x l0/ sup 15/ neutrons/cm/sup 2/(sec) for the production of heavy elements such as Cf/ sup 252/ and other special isotopes and for improving the quality of beam experiments, reactor materials testing work, and solid state research has led to plans for the construction of three ultra high flux research reactors. The designs of these and other high flux research reactors are based on the general technology of enriched tank-type r… more
Date: January 1, 1959
Creator: Lane, J. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Annual Report of Research Progress

Description: This technical report constitutes a brief review of the work undertaken, entirely or in part, under the Contract AT(30-1)-1772 with eh United States Atomic Energy Commission. The work published during 1959 is listed at the end of this report and copies of the reprints or reports are attached where available. These investigations have been concerned with the examination of defect production and behavior as it may be observed by high frequency ultrasonic attenuation and velocity (modulus) changes… more
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Truell, Rohn, 1913-1968
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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High Energy Storage Ceramic Capacitor. Quarterly Report No. 6 for April 1, 1958 -- June 30, 1958

Description: The chief purpose of this contract is the development of ceramic materials with high dielectric constant and high dielectric strength values, and suitable for use of dielectrics in capacitors capable of storing large amounts of energy in small volumes. The principal features of work during this quarter have been research into the causes of variation in ceramic density, overcoming the problems of pressing large disks, and the development of fully-contoured medium-sized disks. Work performed duri… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Lupfer, D. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corrosion of INOR-8 and Inconel Dissolver Components of the Fluoride-Volatility Process

Description: The corrosion of INOR-8 and Inconel dissolver components used in the fluoride volatility process for the dissolution of zirconium with anhydrous HF in molten salts was investigated. Ten dissolution runs were made using simulated subassemblies formed from Zircoloy-2. The dissolver and components were made from INOR-8. Both the dissolver vessel and draft tube were examined several times during the series of runs. The solids which formed at different areas in the system were also analyzed. The res… more
Date: December 30, 1959
Creator: Fink, Frederick W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radioisotope X-ray Generator. Quarterly Progress Report No. 2 Covering the Period from October 1, 1959 to December 31, 1959

Description: An electromagnetic quadrupole lane system been developed and constructed which will be used to study the focusing of beta-rays. A current-carrying wire analog has also been developed to make preliminary studies of the accessory lane parameters.
Date: 1959
Creator: Chisholm, M. W.; Lambert, R. J. & Kastner, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Equilibrium Extraction Characteristics of Alkyl Amines and Nuclear Fuels Metals in Nitrate Systems. Progress Report No. V for the Period July 1 - September 30, 1959

Description: Extraction of HNO3 by triaryl amine was studied by equilibrating equal volumes of aqueous and organic phases at 25C. At HNO3 concentrations of 2 to 10 N the acid in the organic phase in excess of that equivalent in the amine concentration was proportional to the concentration of HNO3 in the equilibrated aqueous phase. other workers report similar results with nitric acid and tri-n-octyl amine in benzene. Zirconium extractions carried out at 10g Zr/1 with 0.35 M TLA nitrate in toluene showed a f… more
Date: December 4, 1959
Creator: Mason, Edward A. (Edward Allen), 1926-1994. & Vaughen, Victor C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Review of the Intermetallic Compounds of Plutonium

Description: Crystallographic data on intermetallic Pu compounds are presented. The compounds are described in alphabetical order of the alloying compound. A table is included in which all of the Pu compounds and isotopes mentioned in the report are listed along with the corresponding references.
Date: 1959
Creator: Ellinger, F. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sampling the Upper Atmosphere for Particulate Matter. First Quarterly Progress Report, June 15 to September 25, 1959

Description: An analysis to screen the various particle-collection systems which might be used for sampling the upper atmosphere with a rocket sampling vehicle has been undertaken. Although the current model of the Goetz Aerosol Spectrometer is not suitable, a high-flow-rate sampler of this general type, if it can be designed, appears promising. The design of such a sampler will be undertaken in future work. If a workable design is possible, this method would appear to be the most promising of all.
Date: November 1959
Creator: Markels, Michael, Jr. & Morgenthaler,John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Some Design Considerations for the Megatron Coil

Description: The relation between the maximum permissible transverse energies of particles that can be focused, the azimuthal energy, and the beam width is discussed relative to Megatron coil design. It is shown that deep potential wells for focusing can be obtained only at the expense of a narrow beam. (C.J.G.)
Date: November 1959
Creator: Landau, Ronald W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Unitized System of Image Intensifiers Using Fiber Optics. Progress Report for July to October 1959

Description: Phase 1 of the AEC contract AT(30-1)-2176 consists in developing a light intensifier which includes a fiber optic faceplate in the output end. The vacuum side of the faceplate shall be coated with an aluminum-backed P15 phosphor and shall have an effective radiating diameter of 1". The execution of this phase depends primarily upon developing a satisfactory technique for sealing the fiber optic faceplate to a suitable container. During the delay which has occurred between the ordering and the … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Kalafut, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Helium Cooled Loop in the GETR

Description: The General Electric Test Reactor (GETR) facility is designed to irradiate the fuel specimens in a helium-cooled environment at 800 degree F and pressures from 315 to 400 psig. Thermal neutron fluxes in the fuel are of the order of 3 x 10(13) mv and the induvial test pieces, of which there are three in each facility tube, generate five kilowatts at heat fluxes slightly over 200,000 Btu per hour per square foot. Five facility tubes are provided in the reactor pool. Separate coolant lines are bro… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Hausman, R. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Studies of Nuclear Debris in Precipitation : Second Quarterly Progress Report

Description: A sequential method is described for the determination of strontium- 89, strontium-90, barium-140, and tungsten185 in rain water samples. A comparison is made of data on radioactivity in individual rain samples and in monthly pot samples. Data are included on the total strontiuro-90 fall-out collected in steep walled stainless steel pots during the period. Results are compared with cumulative data for 1958 end 1959. (C.H.)
Date: December 15, 1959
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Off-Site Animal Investigation Report : Second Annual Report

Description: Since the inauguration of the Off-Site Animal Investigation project n 1957, there has been one annual report rendered as of 30 June 1958. this is the second annual report dated as of 30 June 1959. The objectives of the project have been unchanged during the past year. These are (1) to enhance the Nevada Test Site/off-site rancher relationship through an active investigation project in their interests, and (2) to provide further information as to the status of the off-site animals in their envi… more
Date: June 30, 1959
Creator: Farmer, Garland F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Absorption of Organic Acids on Thoria

Description: The adsorption of acetic and oleic acids on the surface of thoria was studied by means of infrared spectroscopy. An infrared analysis of the adsorbates before and after adsorption using differential double bean methods indicated that the adsorption of organic acids on thoria surfaces occurs by an esterification reaction between the organic acid and the hydroxylated thoria surface. Ammonia vapor will not adsorb on thoria, indicated the basic character of the hydroxylated surface.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Bradford, Harold R. & Wadsworth, Milton E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of Flux Levels in Neutron Detector Wells. Section II. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-242, T-641311

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the neutron flux level in a BF3 counter well during the second performance of DL-S-225. The measured activity of the irradiation brass bolt was due entirely to the radioactive decay of Zn65. The thermal neutron flux in the BF3 counter well during the second 1000 hour run was calculated to be 2.5 x 10(9) neutrons/cm2 sec.
Date: October 30, 1959
Creator: George, John R. & Cappola, M., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Thorium Bismuthide : Ultrasonic Control of Crystal Size

Description: Thorium bismuthide when crystallized from a solution i bismuth results in large platelets which may be as large a 1 centimeter in diameter. A slurry of these platelets is difficult to pump through pipe lines and filters. The particle size can be reduced by (1) very rapid cooing (approximately 1000 degree C per second) or (2) ultrasonic treatment. The latter, much easier to attain in large scale, gives equiaxed particles of thorium bismuthide.
Date: March 16, 1959
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Studies of Reactor Containment : Monthly Technical Progress Report No. 29

Description: The report covers work performed during the period September 1, 1959 through September 30, 1959. The general objectives of the program of "Studies of Reactor Containment" are to accomplish theoretical and experimental investigations of the loads to which external containment structures for nuclear reactors are subjected in the vent of a violent incident at the reactor core, the evaluation of methods of reducing that loading, and the study of the response of and design criteria for external con… more
Date: October 23, 1959
Creator: Zaker, T. A. (Thomas Allen)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Absorption of Radionuclides Applied to Above Ground Plant Parts : Terminal Report

Description: The attached list of publications is submitted as a year to year and final report of progress on work accomplished under Contract AT(11-1)-159 from 1950 to 1959. Work was initiated on this project in the spring of 1950 and is still in progress as of the date of this report.
Date: 1959
Creator: Wittwer, S. H. (Sylvan Harold), 1917-2012; Turkey, H. G. & Bukovac, M. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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