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Progress Report No. 53 for the Period June 1, 1958 through October 31, 1958

Description: This is the fifty-third progress report of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Progress reported covers the period, for Physics, June 1, 1958 through August 31, 1958; and for Chemistry, June 1, 1958 through October 31, 1958. Progress is reported on the following areas: (1) Chemistry of the fission elements group, (2) Nuclear chemistry (inorganic) group, (3) Nuclear chemistry (organic) group, (4) Cosmic ray group, (5) High energy accelerator physics g… more
Date: October 31, 1958
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14-Year 113Cd

Description: The half lives of Cd/sup 113m/ and Cd/sup 115m/ have been redetermined to be 14 sintering time 2 years and 44.2 sintering time 0.5 days, respectively. The ratio of Cd/sup 113m/Cd/sup 115m/ yields from thermal-neutron fission of U/sup 235/ is 0.27 sintering time 0.03, and the ratio of (n, ) formation cross sections is 0.31 sintering time 0.03. Combination of these ratios with literature values for the Cd/sup 115m/ fission yield and (n, ) formation cross section gives (1.9 sintering time 0.2) x 1… more
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Wahl, Arthur C.
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Functions of Aging. Insolubilization of Protein as a Function of Aging. Final Report

Description: Whole-body x irradiation was used to accelerate the onset of senescence in female white rats. Comparisons of nonirradiated and irradiated tissues have been made using histological, physical, and enzyme techniques. The data amassed to date indicate that x irradiation causes a reduction of 20.6 percent in alpha- amino nitrogen liberated by tryptic hydrolysis in liver homogenates. This reduction in amino nitrogen is not observed, however, in muscle homogenates. Shrinkage temperature determinations… more
Date: March 31, 1959
Creator: Bjorksten, Johan, 1907-; Andrews, Fred A.; Trenk, Bruce & Bailey, Julia
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Research and Investigation Leading to Methods of Generating and Detecting Radiation in the 100 to 1000 Micron Wavelength Range of the Spectrum. Quarterly Progress Report No. 11 for September 1, 1958 to December 1, 1958

Description: The purpose of this research is twofold: (a) To uncover new principles or techniques from which a CW source of electromagnetic radiation for the low millimeter and submillimeter wavelength range can be developed; (b) To develop suitable detectors, components and measuring techniques for evaluating and using the radiation as a diagnostic tool for plasma physics. The report gives present status of the work in (1) Ferrites; (2) Gas discharge multiplier; (3) New CW generation methods; and (4) Dete… more
Date: March 31, 1959
Creator: Coleman, P. D.; Baird, J. R.; Becker, R. C.; Hakki, B. W.; Stafford, J. J.; Strain, R. J. et al.
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Summary of Proceedings of an Informal Discussion on the Radiation Chemistry of Water, January 8-9, 1959

Description: A report of discussions on radiation chemistry prepared from the editor's notes is presented. Included are sections on the present state of radiation chemistry of water, recent developments in theory, radiolysis of water in the solid state, electron capture and negative ion formation, new experimental techniques, and cube root law. (J.R.D.)
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Bünau, Günther von; Kurien, K. C.; Taylor, W. H. & Theard, L. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radiation Chemistry of Organic Substances. Final Report for 1 January 1957 to 31 January 1959

Description: The chemical processing of reactor fuels involves the use of organic substances as extracting agents and as diluents. When most organic substances ae exposed to reactor fuel, radiation damage occurs. The objectives of this project were to provide more information regarding damage to hydrocarbon solvents which are similar to those used as solvents in the Thorex program and to determine if the radiation-damaged diluent has a pronounced deleterious effect upon the extraction process.
Date: January 31, 1959
Creator: Knight, James A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mechanisms of Surface Adsorption in Homogeneous Reactor Loops. Semi- Annual Report No. 2 for 1 July to 31 December, 1957

Description: Homogeneous reactor operating conditions in which solids and deposits are formed on loops were examined. Methods of removing existing deposits are also considered. Experiments were conducted to study the characteristics of solids and deposits on type-347 stainless steel and on Zircaloy-2 specimens using simulated homogeneous reactor solutions in a rocking autoclave. Ferric and chromic sulfate were added to the solution in some of the tests to form solids by hydrolysis. Four tests were run at 30… more
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Eding, H. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Department of Chemical Engineering Progress Report for September 1, 1957 Through June 30, 1958. Part I. Thermal Conductivity of Deuterium Oxide

Description: The thermal conductivity of heavy water was found to vary from 0.345 at 105 deg F through a maximum of 0.375 at about 265 deg F to 0.371 at 339 deg F. The conductivity was determined by a steady-state method in a cylindrical apparatus having an over-all length of 11.35 inches and a liquid layer about 0.061 inch thick. A temperature drop of approximately one degree Fahrenheit across the liquid was maintained. The temperature drop was measured with thermistors. The apparatus was calibrated with l… more
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Baker, B. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of Coefficients of Reactivity. Test Results DL-S-151 (T-550132). Section I. Fourth Performance

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the temperature and pressure coefficients of reactivity at sere power. The value for the temperature coefficient at the operating temperature of 523 F with 556.6 EFPH plant operation was 2.5 (delta E/F) x 16(-4). The magnitude of the temperature coefficient at the plant operating temperature (523 F) indicated the reactor is very stable during normal operations. The pressure coefficient varied from values of 1.41(deltaE/psig) x 10(-6) at 1437 psig to a.57… more
Date: January 31, 1959
Creator: Baird, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Station Start-up Test. Test Results DL-S-163 (T-554923). Section 1

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the station operating characteristics during a start-up with all reactor coolant loops initially cold, requiring chemical addition and the turbine cold. The plant was successfully taken from a cold condition to generator synchronizing in accordance with Volume I, Chapter 43, Station Start-up no. 1. Twice during the test malfunctioning equipment delayed the completion of the test. The 1B boiler drum level indication required repair work and the 1D loop wa… more
Date: January 31, 1959
Creator: Eckenrode, Gerald E.
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Elk River Reactor Quarterly Project Report for September-October-November 1958

Description: Design and construction are proceeding on schedule. Physics and shielding calculation results are reported and discussed. Studies of the high- pressure B injection safety system are described. The programs for fuel element and materials development, reactor vessel and internal components, process and superheater, reactor building and plant facilities, and instrumentation are outlined. (For preceding period see AECU-3991.) (T.R.H.)
Date: October 31, 1959
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Calculation of the G Factor for Gas Scattering Experiments

Description: The "G factor'' relating the yield to the beam intensity, target density, and scattering cross section is calculated for several types of aperture boundaries. The case of a front aperture composed of two parallel edges of infinite height with a rear aperture of any shape is calculated up to terms in the fourth derivative of the cross section. (W.D.M.)
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Silverstein, Edward A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Steady State Performance of a Thermal Circulation Loop Containing a Parallel Path Heat Sink

Description: The steady-state performance of thermal circulation loops with parallel path heat sinks has been studied to determine what the system design and arrangement objectives are for such a loop. Though all heat sink paths may have thermal centers above the heat source thermal center, flow reversal through some of the paths may nevertheless occur. Such reversal can result in reduced performance if not in complete flow cessation if the improper type of arrangement design has been chosen. Assumptions no… more
Date: January 31, 1958
Creator: Foster, J. J.
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. 5 [for] January 1, 1958 -- March 31, 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. Work performed during the fifth quarter included (1) Material development and sample preparation; (2) Sample testing; (3) Optical studies of titanates; (4) Fabrication of large ceramics; and (5) Capacitor design.
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Lupfer, D. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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High Energy Storage Ceramic Capacitor. Quarterly Report No. 4 [for] August 19, 1957 -- December 31, 1957

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. Work performed during the fourth quarter included (1) Material development and sample preparation; (2) Sample testing; (3) discussion of ceramic density measurements; (4) Optical studies of titanates; (5) Fabrication of large ceramics; and (6) Ca… more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Lupfer, D. A.
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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Attempted Modification of Susceptibility of Tumors to X-Radiation : Final Report for August 1 1957 to August 31, 1959

Description: Attempts to secure a high degree of synchronization of cell division of the Krebs mouse ascites carcinoma, by combined use of aminopterin and citrovorum factor, and by use of colchicine and N-acetyl colchinol, were unsuccessful. In the course of the work, a new method for securing smears of ascites tumor cells was out, which we believe will be found useful
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Beck, Lyle Vibert, 1906-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Progress Report No. 37 for the Period June 1, 1955 through August 31, 1955

Description: This is the thirty-seventh progress report of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Progress during the period of June 1, 1955 through August 31, 1955 is reported on: (1) Chemistry of the fission elements group, (2) Nuclear chemistry (inorganic) group, (3) Nuclear chemistry (organic) group, (4) Cosmic ray group, (5) Elementary particle scattering group, (6) neutron physics group, (7) ONR generator group, (8) Radioactivity group, (9) Cyclotron group, (1… more
Date: August 31, 1955
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Infrared Spectra and Structure of the Crystalline Sodium Acetate Complexes of U(VI), Np(VI), Pu(VI), and Am(VI). A Comparison of Metal-Oxygen Bond Distance and Bond fFrce Constant in this Series

Description: Infrared spectra of solid NaXO2(Ac)3, with X=U, Np, Pu, and Am, have been observed. From the symmetric and asymmetric stretching frequencies of the O-X-O groups, approximate X-O force constants have been calculated and were found to decrease in the order kU—O>kNp—O>kPu—O> kAm—O, the respective values being about 0.705, 0.698, 0.675, and 0.612 megadyne/cm. From the cell constants for NaXO2(Ac)3 it is apparent that the X-O bond distance decreases in the same order—RU—O>RNp—O>RPu—O>RAm—O. Thus, a … more
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: Jones, Llewellyn H., 1919-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recovery of Uranium From Congo Leach Liquors With Ion Exchange Resins

Description: A method is described for recovery of uranium from sulfuric acid leach liquors of Congo ores using anion exchange resins. Excellent uranium recoveries were obtained in cyclic tests which indicate uranium capacities of 11 to 26 lbs. of U3O8 per cubic foot of resin per day. Preliminary tests indicate that sulfuric acid may be as effective as hydrochloric acid in providing the required acidity in the eluant.
Date: October 31, 1951
Creator: Kennedy, Richard H. & Howland, Frederick A.
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Application of Heavy Media Separation, Flotation and Carbonate Leaching to Congo Ores

Description: The investigation of magnesitic-dolomite uranium ores from Union Miniere du Haute Katanga, Belgian Congo, was undertaken in order to examine the possibility of separating the uranium minerals from the carbonate minerals by Heavy Media Separation or froth flotation; thus reducing the sulfuric acid consumption during the uranium leach. In addition, the effect of carbonate leaching the whole ore and carbonate flotation products was examined.
Date: October 31, 1951
Creator: Breymann, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigations of Radioactive Fuel-Bearing Glasses

Description: "A series of glass compositions containing uranium oxide was investigated to determine fiberizability and physical properties of resultant fibers. The basic properties to be determined were the maximum U/sub 3/O/sub 8/ content in a fiberizable glass and the maximum service temperature of the fibers. Glasses containing 60 wt% U/sub 3/O/sib 8/ were fiberizable; the fibers had strengths of 100,000 psi at 1600 deg F. Fiber-forming equipment was installed at Moun Laboratory to produce glass fibers c… more
Date: July 31, 1961
Creator: Lockwood, P. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development of Isotope Dilution Techniques for Assay of Food Additives

Description: "lsotope dilution techniques are described for the assay of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides and organic phosphorus pesticides in foods. Results are given for the determination of tetranitro-DDT-dianilide, dianilide of tetranitro- DDE, dieldrin, systox, and derivatives of these compounds. "
Date: October 31, 1962
Creator: Nuclear Science and Engineering Corporation
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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