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The Radioactivity of Potassium 40: A Survey of Investigations

Description: From note: "Report discussing the history of the research of potassium 40 and its radioactivity, as well as the author's own investigations into the isotope."
Date: November 29, 1948
Creator: Weaver, B. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Carbon 14 from Lead Nitrate

Description: Report describing the production of carbon 14 from Pb(NO3)2 in the Oak Ridge Nuclear Reactor via the reaction N14 (n.p.) C14.
Date: 1949
Creator: Goodman, Martin R. & Longacre, Andrew, 1904-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Enhancing Effect of the Inhalation of Hydrogen Fluoride Vapor on Beryllium Sulfate Poisoning in Animals

Description: Report investigating the possible relationship between fluoride and beryllium toxicity by exposing rats to either beryllium sulfate mist and/or hydrogen fluoride vapor. Materials, experimental methods, and results are described. Bibliography begins on page 23.
Date: 1949
Creator: Stokinger, Herbert E.; Ashenburg, N. J.; DeVoldre, J.; Scott, J. K. & Smith, F. A.
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The Beta-Gamma Surface Dosage Rate from Natural Uranium

Description: From summary: "Report discussing the beta-gamma dosage rate at the surface of a natural uranium disc. Measurements were taken using a Ryerson electrometer and an extrapolation ionization chamber."
Date: August 22, 1949
Creator: Kalmon, Ben
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Radiation Damage in Boron Carbide

Description: From introduction: "Report describing the study of radiation damage in boron carbide with an integrated thermal neutron flux of 3x10^20 neutrons/cm² in the Materials Testing Reactor (MTR)."
Date: August 18, 1953
Creator: Tucker, Charles W., Jr. & Senio, Peter
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Physics Division Semiannual Progress Report, September 10, 1955

Description: Report containing papers, publications, and announcements from the Physics Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Physics Division.
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A Continuous Water Monitor for Detecting PPM Quantities of Alkali Metals

Description: Abstract: "This report describes a flame photometric system which continuously monitors a process water stream for ppm quantities of alkali metals, and automatically diverts the stream when the contamination exceeds a pre-determined level."
Date: June 20, 1955
Creator: Been, Julian F.
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Extraction of Thorium Nitrate from Nitric Acid by TBP - "Ultrasene"

Description: Equilibrium data are presented for the distribution of thorium nitrate and nitric acid between aqueous solutions and tri-n-butyl phosphate diluted with kerosene.
Date: October 1956
Creator: Siddall, Thomas H., III
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Shielding of a Fast Breeder Reactor, [Part] 1: The Primary Shield

Description: From introduction: "Report discussing the necessity for shielding of a fast breeder reactor, primary, graphite, and thermal shields, and safety considerations in the design of a primary shield."
Date: 1957
Creator: Hungerford, H. E.
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A Neutron Absorption Alignment Chart

Description: From introduction: "Neutron absorption alignment chart for the measurement of neutron flux density."
Date: July 30, 1957
Creator: Nisle, Robert G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Plutonium Recycle Program Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1958

Description: Report that describes work performed by by the Hanford Laboratories Operation on the Plutonium Recycle Program during the Fiscal Year.
Date: November 11, 1958
Creator: Hanford Atomic Products Operation
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In-Pile Loop Tests of GCRE Elements (I-IT and I-I'T)

Description: Report documenting two in-pile loop experiments conducted at the Battelle Research Reactor-Gas Cooled Reactor (BRR-GCR). These experiments test heat transfer calculations and the behavior of the fuel element under severe thermal-cycling conditions.
Date: July 2, 1959
Creator: Nakazato, S.; Williams, P. M. & Wilson, W. D.
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Preliminary Hazards Summary Report for the ML-1 Nuclear Power Plant

Description: From abstract: "Neutronic characteristics, the control and instrumentation system, equipment description and plant safety considerations of the ML-1 (mobile, low power) nuclear power plant. The site is described with reference to geology, climate, and population density."
Date: September 30, 1959
Creator: Linenberger, G. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Homogeneous Reactor Project Quarterly Progress Report: May-July 1960

Description: Report issued by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory discussing quarterly progress made by the Homogeneous Reactor Program. Descriptions of progress and studies conducted are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1960
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Design Study: Sodium Modular Reactor

Description: This study was undertaken for the USAEC under Contract AT(04-3)-189, Project Agreement No. 6, to investigate desirable features of a sodium cooled, graphite moderated uranium fueled power reactor using the modular concept, and, based on this investigation, evaluate the economic potential of this reactor type.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: General Electric Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pyrophoricity of Uranium in Reactor Environments

Description: Report discussing information relative to the pyrophoricity of uranium for the purpose of reactor core fire safety. The report includes physical and chemical properties of uranium.
Date: January 22, 1960
Creator: Zima, G. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Halogen Collector Test Program

Description: Report documenting the Halogen Collector Test program, which was undertaken to provide "methods of removing trace quantities of radioactive iodine from an air stream" (p. 1). The report includes designs of the program and the test facility, test results, analysis of these results, and encountered problems. Appendices begin on page 38.
Date: March 1, 1960
Creator: Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heavy-Water-Moderated Power Reactors: a Status Report

Description: From introduction: "Evaluation of the present economic and technological status of power reactors that are cooled and moderated by heavy water and fueled with natural uranium."
Date: March 1960
Creator: Babcock, Dale Friend
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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