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Irradiation Processing Department monthly report, October 1961

Description: This document details activities of the irradiation processing department during the month of October, 1961. A general summary is included at the start of the report, after which the report is divided into the following sections: Research and Engineering Operations; Production and Reactor Operations; Facilities Engineering Operation; Employee Relations Operation; and Financial Operation.
Date: November 17, 1961
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NEUTRON PHYSICS DIVISION ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 1, 1961

Description: Fifty-seven papers and l7 abstracts of papers are presented in the report. Fifty two of the papers are abstracted separately; in addition, a single abstract is written to cover the section on Plasma Physics Theory, which contains 3 papers and 8 abstracts of papers. The two brief papers not abstracted separately are concerned with fast neutron detection, and homogeneous critical assemblies of 3%enriched UF/sub 4/-paraffin systems. (T.F.H.)
Date: November 17, 1961
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New Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation for Monoenergetic Neutron Transport in Spherical Geometry

Description: Solutions of the Boltzmann equation for monoenergetic neutron transport in spherical geometry are derived which are respectively singular and regular at the center of the sphere. A few specific partial singular solutions are presented. The regular solutions in spherical geometry are constructed by superposition of solutions in plane geometry which belong to the same k. Finally, the solutions are compared with their representations by a series of spherical harmonics. (D. L.C.)
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Kofink, W.
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OPTIMUM FILL VOLUMES IN POT CALCINATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES

Description: The 15,000 MW nuclear economy assumed for the long range study of pot calcination costs reported earlier was used as a basis for calculating optimum fill volumes. An algebraic expression was developed for cost as a functmon of the normalized radius of the central void space in a partially filled vessel. Minima of this expression were found for acmdmc and neutralized wastes in 6, 12, and 24in.-diameter vessels. Optimum fill volumes decreased as vessel diameter increased, varying for acidic waste… more
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Perona, J.J.
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Research Study on Neutron Interactions in Matter as Related to Image Formation

Description: From abstract: "In this report we present data obtained with the optical simulation apparatus on image quality as a function of the parameters of neutron scattering and image detector resolution...Also included in this report is a brief description of a large area (5 inch diameter) neutron beam exposure facility being set up at the reactor for the phase three work."
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Watts, H. V. & Terrell, C. W.
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Analytical Chemistry of the Polyphosphates

Description: Additional data were obtained on the separation of linear polymers from cyclic polymers by precipitation with barium chloride. An unexpected peak was observed in the anion-exchange chromatography of a sodium poly-phosphate of n-bar average degree of polymerization) = 6, and the compound represented by this peak was isolated. An end-group titration of this compound by microtechnique proved unequivocally that it is a cyclic phosphate. Although the identification (number of phosphorus atoms per mo… more
Date: October 17, 1961
Creator: Rieman, W., III & Rothbart, H. L.
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Bio-Organic Chemistry Quarterly Report

Description: This report is about the Absorption Spectra of spinach chloroplast fragments and the stability of the pigments.
Date: October 17, 1961
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Comparison of Radiation-Induced Graft Copolymerization Untilizing Electron Accelerators and Isotope Sources as Radiation Initiators

Description: "A brief examination of the post irradiation grafting of machine irradiated polyethylene film with acrylic acid monomer was made. Evidence of postgrafting was detected in samples that had been irradiated to a total dose of 10 Mrads at a dose rate of 0.01 Mrad/sec. and then exposed to a 25% purified acrylic acid solution in benzene for periods of 1 to 4 days."
Date: October 17, 1961
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"Crud" Scrubbing with a Purex-Type Zebra Cartridge

Description: Entrained solids have in the past been one of the major factors limiting solvent extraction fission product decontamination. These solids are known to be surface active, to absorb fission products, and to form interfacial films or "cruds". A major step in eliminating these cruds was taken when the Purex columns were modified to operate with the interfaces at the waste ends of the columns rather than the product ends. This type of operation tended to flush the solids out with the waste rather th… more
Date: October 17, 1961
Creator: Richardson, G. L
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THE CYCLOTRON RESONANCE INSTABILITY WITH NEGATIVE MASS IONS

Description: Both the effect of resonant coupling of ion cyclotron motion to electron plasma oscillations, as previously discussed by Harris, and the effect of a negative radial gradient in a magnetic mirror field, the so-called "negative mass'' effect, were combined in an approximate calculation for the threshold for electrostatic instability in DCX. The two mechanisms for instability were found to act more or less independently. (auth)
Date: October 17, 1961
Creator: Fowler, T.K. & Harris, E.G.
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Possibilities for relaxing process tube flow trip requirements for Hanford reactors

Description: The purpose of this report is to describe a means of relaxing the process tube flow trip requirements as now specified for the Hanford reactors. The results of such a relaxation would be a liberalization of flow trip settings on the Panellit pressure gages and higher outlet water temperature limits for sane process tubes.
Date: October 17, 1961
Creator: Waters, E. D.; Hesson, G. M. & Batch, J. M.
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CLOSE-CAPTURE ABSORPTION SYSTEM FOR REMOTE RADIOISOTOPE CHEMISTRY

Description: Molecular sieves are used as the basic adsorber in a close-capture air recirculation system designed primarily for remote operation with master-siave equipment. A compact evaporator-dissolver unit provides a vessel for dissolution of an Al slug containing the radioactive material and provides an evaporator head under which volume reduction may be carried out within a specially prepared centrifuge cone. One movable condenser serves both operations. Resistance films of Pt provide heat for the cen… more
Date: August 17, 1961
Creator: Spencer, Neil C.; Parsons, Thomas C. & Howe, Patrick W.
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Close-Capture Adsorption System For Remote Radioisotope Chemistry

Description: Molecular sieves are synthetic zeolites which, when dehydrated, contain a network of empty pores and cavities that constitute almost 50% of the total volume of the crystals. They have the unique property of adsorbing within these cavities only those molecules that are small enough to pass through the pores of the crystals, Molecular sieves have a very strong affinity for water and other polar molecules. It is this selective property plus their stability and reasonable cost that make them of int… more
Date: August 17, 1961
Creator: Spencer, Neil C.; Parsons, Thomas C. & Howe, Patrick W.
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Daily data sheets, UT-2 test, PT-IP-310-A-FP, D reactor

Description: This report contains daily data of the D reactor`s: outlet temperature; panelist dial; panelist base; front header pressure; and downstream probe thermocouple readings.
Date: August 17, 1961
Creator: Clinton, M. A.
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Fabricating Liquid-Hydrogen Targets From Mylar

Description: The increasing popularity of liquid-hydrogen targets in physics research has emphasized the need for containers with maximum beam transparency (i.e., thin walls and low Z) and suitable strength at cryogenic temperatures. Fabrication of a Mylar container satisfying these requirements is described here.
Date: August 17, 1961
Creator: Mehr, David L.
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METALLURGY DIVISION ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 1961

Description: >Fundamental Alloying. Studies of crystal structures, reactions at metal surfaces, spectroscopy of molten salts, mechanical deformation, and alloy theory are reported. Long-Range Applied Metallurgy. A thermal comparator is described and the characteristic temperature of U0/sub 2/ determined. Sintering studies were carried out on ThO/sub 2/. The diffusion of fission products in fuel and of Al/sup 26/ and Mn/sup 54/ in Al and the reaction of Be with UC were studied. Transformation and oxidation d… more
Date: August 17, 1961
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Sheet Metal Can Furnace

Description: A need for a small vertical cylinder-type furnace arises frequently in the Chemistry Department at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory (LRL). Adequate heat is the major requirement; close control or calibration is not usually necessary. A heating unit of this type can either be used for quickly concentrating solutions in centrifuge cones or, by the addition of a refractory pedestal--can be made into a crucible furnace for size 0 and 00 crucibles. Because much of the chemistry done at LRL is with … more
Date: August 17, 1961
Creator: Doyle, Richard C. & Phillips, Will D.
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Current-Switching Circuitry

Description: This paper discusses a group of high-speed switching circuits using the basic current-switching mode of operation. The first part of the paper presents a dynamic analysis of the basic current-switching mode and the second part is the dynamic and steady-state analysis of a current-switching flip-flop.
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Salvador, Jack Gilbert & Pederson, D. O.
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Internal Conversion Coefficients of the 2+-0+, E2 Transitions in Even-Even Sm152[over]90 and Gd152[over]88

Description: From abstract: "To investigate the deviation of the internal conversion coefficients of E2 transitions from theoretical computations and their dependence on nuclear deformation, the total internal conversion coefficient of the 121.8-kev 2+-0+ transition in ellipsoidal Sm152[over]90 was measured to be 1.135 ± 0.010 with a high accuracy coincidence-sum method. The K-shell to total internal conversion ratio was determined to be 0.588 ± 0.003 with a [beta] spectrometer...The experiment revealed no … more
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Lu, D. C. & Schupp, G.
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Parametric analysis of Hanford speed of control criterion

Description: This report examines the many interrelated nuclear, physical, and mechanical phenomena and actions which take place following a loss-of-coolant accident in a Hanford reactor operating at equilibrium power.
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Nilson, R.; Tiller, R. E. & Peden, J. C.
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The Snap Ii Power Conversion System Topical Report No. 12. Boiler Development

Description: The SNAP II boilers which were designed are summarized. As shown by test results from the three boilers which were tested, a continuous progress in design was achieved. These designs were based on test data from both the SNAP I and SNAP II programs. As the quantity of data increased, physical models describing the heat transfer process were developed. These physical models provide the necessary correlation parameters which permit the extension of existing data to advanced design. Preliminary te… more
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Gido, R. G.; Koestel, A.; Haller, H. C.; Huber, D. D. & Deibel, D. L.
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Evaluation of Some Integrals Arising in the Theory of Ionized Gases

Description: In some recent theories of the equation of state of classical ionized systems, the free energy depends on integrals of the form {integral}{sub 0}{sup {infinity}}[e{sup -{beta}V{sub s}}-1+{beta}V{sub s}-{beta}{sup 2}V{sub s}{sup 2}/2]r{sup 2}dr, where V{sub s} is a "screened" potential obtained from the real potential by summing certain infinite series of diagrams. This integral has been tabulated for V{sub s} appropriate to a potential {+-}(e{sup 2}/ r)(1 - e{sup -{gamma}r}). The equation of st… more
Date: May 17, 1961
Creator: Trulio, J. G. & Brush, S. G.
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