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Dissolution of aluminium oxide as a regulating factor in aqueous aluminum corrosion

Description: The solubility of aluminum corrosion product in contact with metallic aluminum in deionized water has been determined over the range 80 to 350/sup 0/C. Evidence is presented to show that oxide dissolution results in the formation of a porous oxide on aluminum exposed in refreshed dynamic systems. Dynamic corrosion rate data have been analyzed on the basis of parabolic film growth and a linear oxide degradation process acting simultaneously on the system. The degradation process has been shown t… more
Date: August 31, 1959
Creator: Dillon, R.L.
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THREE NEW DELAYED ALPHA EMITTERS OF LOW MASS

Description: Two new positron active isotopes, B{sup 8} and Na{sup 20}, have been found to decay to excited states of Be{sup 8} and Ne{sup 20}, which in turn decay 'instantaneously' by alpha emission. Their half-lives are 0.65 {+-} 0.1 sec. and 1/4 sec. respectively. N{sup 12} is also found to have a low energy positron group which leads to an {alpha}-unstable excited state in C{sup 12}. The masses of B{sup 8} and Na{sup 20} are 8.027 and 20.015 respectively. B{sup 8} decays by a 13.7 {+-} 0.3 Mev positron,… more
Date: May 31, 1950
Creator: Alvarez, Luis W.
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Conceptual Design of a Nuclear Ram Jet-Rocket Missile

Description: The conceptual design of a nuclear ram jet-rocket missile is preserved. This missile is a modified, scaled-up AC-210 nuclear ram jet carrying ammonia in the space enclosed by the spike and inlet diffuser. The payload may be a 10,000 pound thermonuclear weapon or equivalent weight of reconnaissance equipment plus local shielding as in the AC-210 missile. The payload for a missile of body size equivalent to the AC-210 will be reduced by the weight of ammonia.
Date: May 31, 1956
Creator: Szekely, T.
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Progress Report on Refining of MgX and Other Uranium-Bearing Materials

Description: From abstract: "Results of two methods of reducing the phosphate and vanadate contents of MgX, a uranium precipitate from the Belgian Congo, are described...Chemical analyses of several samples of pitchblende and MgX are presented."
Date: August 31, 1950
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Kiehl, S. J., Jr. & Bearse, A. E.
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Topical Report on Refining of MgX and Other Uranium-Bearing Materials

Description: This report discusses a study which explores the effects of feed and acidity on extractive methods. From abstract: "Results from fractional precipitation of MgX from dilute sulfuric acid solutions indicate that, in the presence of sufficienct iron, phosphate is precipitated as ferric phosphate, and not as uranyl phosphate."
Date: December 31, 1950
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Belcher, R. L.; Kiehl, S. J., Jr. & Bearse, A. E.
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Identification of Slag Constituents from Uranium Metal Production Bombs

Description: Abstract: "X-ray and microscopic examination of slags from uranium metal production bombs which gave good and bad yields in the plant at St. Louis have indicated the significance of uranium oxide formation. Apparently the oxide (UO2) results from reaction of the UF4 with linear material, particularly with moisture in the liner."
Date: January 31, 1952
Creator: Vaughan, D. A.; Cocks, G. G. & Schwartz, C. M.
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Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 1. Laboratory Investigations

Description: Report discussing laboratory investigations of thorium nitrate purification. Batch equilibrium data, solubility data, viscosity data, density data, and the results seven batch countercurrent extraction tests and two selective stripping tests are included.
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Fishel, J. B.; Kiehl, S. J., Jr.; Sharpe, R. E. & Bearse, A. E.
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Beryllia and Beryllia-Beryllium Bodies for Moderating Cores in Fuel Elements

Description: From introduction: This report presents the results of the two phases of the work: study of the compatibility of beryllia bodies with a coating material, molybdenum; and studies of beryllia-beryllium body fabrication.
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Long, R. E.; Duckworth, W. H.; Saller, Henry A.; Stacy, J. T.; Miller, R. A. & Schofield, H. Z.
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Final Report on Nonaqueous Extractive Methods for Western Uranium Ores

Description: This report discusses tests of several nonaqueous extractive methods meant to leach Western ores of uranium and vanadium. Explanations of different methods are given as well as their extraction results.
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Kiehl, S. J., Jr. & Bearse, A. E.
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Progress Report on the Concentration of Pitchblende

Description: Abstract: "The results of leaching studies on sulphide froth products obtained from the flotation of high-sulphur pitchblende are presented. The distribution of molybdenum in flotation products is also given. The flotation test at Middlesex is evaluated."
Date: December 31, 1950
Creator: Wesner, A. L.; Tangel, O. F. & Richardson, A. C.
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Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 2. Mixer-Settler Pilot Plant Investigations

Description: From abstract: "This report describes the construction and operation of a mixer-settler pilot plant for the purification of mantle-grade thorium nitrate. The liquid-liquid extraction process utilized 30% tributyl phosphate - 70% 'Solvesso-100' as the organic solvent and nitric acid as the salting agent. Continuous steady-state operation of the equipment was demonstrated, with very good recovery of thorium."
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, C. A.; Foley, D. D.; Retzke, F. A.; Filbert, Robert B., Jr. & Clegg, John W.
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Vernatherm functional test, Test Project No. 14

Description: The Vernatherm unit is a temperature sensitive capsule which translates temperature change to mechanical movement of a brass plunger. A change in phase of a hydrocarbon contained in a cylinder caused by temperature change, causes movement of the brass plunger. The units are available for various temperature ranges. The adaptation considered was to monitor the outlet water temperature from individual process tubes in the ``G`` pile. The purpose of the test was to determine the magnitude of error… more
Date: October 31, 1951
Creator: Smith, J. L.
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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.
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Reduction of rear face Zn{sup 65} activity

Description: This report discusses two methods which have been considered to reduce the rear face activity. The first involves the use of a solids purge to scour out the activity, and the second employs the use of a chromic acid purge to put the activity into solution. Solids purging is found to be ineffective in reducing rear face activity levels. A chromic acid purge conducted at 60 C for 1/2 hour can be expected to reduce the Zn{sup 65} activity level about five fold without injuring the reactor or causi… more
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: de Halas, D. R. & Gay, R. H.
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Tube Power Limits -- Past, Present and Future

Description: During the history of operation of the Hanford reactors, several methods have been utilized to establish an outlet water temperature or ``Panellit`` limit based on the stability of water flowing through the process tubes. These methods have been known as ``Excess Header Pressure Limits,`` ``Trip Before Boiling Limits,`` and the most recent, ``Trip Before Instability Limits.`` Each new concept vas accepted only after considerable experimental data had proved the new method to be safe and operati… more
Date: May 31, 1955
Creator: Carbon, M. W. & Gilbert, W. D.
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Design study GEO-14, Segregation of Redox and TBP UO{sub 3} production, revised March 29, 1951

Description: Authorization has been received in the form of Modification No. 5 to Directive HW-158, dated March 23, 1951 to provide the necessary equipment and piping in the currently planned UO{sub 3} plant to permit the segregation of UO{sub 3} arising from the processing of stored metal waste (TBP) from that arising from ``current`` pile operation (Redox). In anticipation of this, the S Division, Manufacturing Divisions, requested that a study be made of the feasibility and cost of providing facilities f… more
Date: March 31, 1951
Creator: Ludlow, J. O.
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Fuel element performance

Description: For some time, it has been considered that cycling natural uranium fuel elements through the {alpha}-{beta} transformation point (approx. 662 C) is a contributing factor in split type ruptures. This hypothesis is based upon the fact that the transition temperature, a one percent increase in volume occurs. It is reasoned that as the uranium hardens under irradiation, it becomes progressively less able to adjust to the severe stresses imposed by the volume change as the material cycles through th… more
Date: December 31, 1957
Creator: Hagie, L. T.
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Four years at Hanford

Description: Operation, rehabilitation, and expansion of Hanford Works was undertaken by GE from Sept. 1946 to the end of 1950. As a result of engineering progress, graphite reactors continue to be the country`s primary source of plutonium in production quantities; at the end of 1950, the plutonium production rate from the Hanford reactors was 299% of the 1946 rate with a 67% increase in reactor facilities. Improvements to existing plant facilities and processes resulted in savings of $53.3 M; in addition, … more
Date: December 31, 1951
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