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Scintillation Spectrometer Measurements of Capture Gamma Rays From Natural Elements: First Quarterly Report

Description: From abstract: "The objective of this program is to make a compilation of neutron capture gamma ray spectra of the naturally occurring elements, covering both the low and high energy region, using Na I(TI) scintillation detectors...During this phase of the program a detection system, together with its associated shielding was constructed and tested."
Date: October 4, 1961
Creator: Greenwood, Reginald C. & Stone, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Equation of State of Solids at Low Temperature

Description: Technical report describing and evaluating the the three experimental methods for obtaining equation of state data at low temperatures; (1) approximate measurement of the PVT relationship by a piston-displacement technique, (2) the measurement of a heat capacity at constant volume as a function of molar volume and temperature, and (3) direct measurement of the pressure variation of the elastic constants using ultrasonic techniques. X-ray methods also might be applicable.
Date: October 13, 1961
Creator: Bernardes, N. (Newton), 1931- & Swenson, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fission Product Activity in SM-1 Core I Primary System and Surface Contamination on SM-1 Type Fuel Elements. Task XVIII, Phases 2 and 3

Description: Abstract; The fission product data obtained during SM-1 Core I operation (June 1957 - May 1960) is reviewed briefly and interpreted. Evidence is presented to indicate that a fuel element defect was responsible for the high fission product activity level observed in the primary coolant. Relative escape coefficients are calculated and the defect size estimated. Anticipated fission product levels during SM-1 Core II and SM-1A Core I operation are estimated from alpha surface contamination data o… more
Date: February 28, 1961
Creator: Hasse, Robert A. & Zegger, John L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Summary Report for the SM-1 Core Temperature and Flow Instrumentation: Task XIV

Description: Abstract; This technical report describes the changes in the SM-1 incurred by the experiment, Core Temperature and Flow Instrumentation (Task XIV), and evaluates the possible hazard involved in these changes. Temperature and flow measurements will be taken on a Task XIV instrumented stationary fuel element, instrumented control rod fuel element and other selected points in the SM-1 core to provide data on the core steady state and transient performance. The hazards evaluation consists of a nu… more
Date: March 30, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J. R.; Brondel, J. O.; Lee, D. H. & Matthews, F. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Evaluation of the SM-1 Penetrated Gasket

Description: Abstract: This technical report describes the as-constructed SM-1 penetrated gasket designed for SM-1 Core and Flow Instrumentation (Task XIV). This report supplements APAE No. 79, The Summary Hazards Report for Task XIV, and evaluates the effects of a postulated failure of this gasket. The effects of failure on the Maximum Credible Accident are determined and conclusions and recommendations for the use of this gasket are made.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J. R.; Gebhardt, F. G. & James, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Evaluation of Kanigen, Electroless Nickel Plating for Steam Side of a Sodium Component Steam Generator

Description: Introduction: This is a final report on the evaluation of Kanigen electroless nickel plating for surfaces in contact with water and steam i a sodium heated AISI Type 316 stainless steel steam generator. The purpose of the coasting was to afford protection from stress corrosion cracking originating on the water-steam side of the unit. It has been concluded that the kanigen coating does not afford adequate protection for the services condition intended. This work was performed as part of the r… more
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Alco Products (Firm).
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Suitability of Inconel for Corrosion Protection on Water Side of Sodium Component Steam Generator

Description: Abstract; The heat exchanger and steam generator for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Sodium Components Project will be constructed entirely of type 316 stainless steel. Because of the susceptibility of this alloy to stress corrosion cracking, it is proposed to clad all areas of the steam generator with Inconel where the stainless steel will be exposed to water and steam. This report includes a discussion of the work by numerous investigators that justify the selection of Inconel for this se… more
Date: March 1, 1961
Creator: Phillips, Laurence E. & Vawter, Frank J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for the SM-1 Core II With Special Components

Description: Abstract: This technical report describes the changes incurred in the SM-1 by the insertion of the SM-1 Core II and special components. The special components consist of impact specimens, a boron gradient rod, SM-2 elements, a PM-1-M element, and high burnup SM-1 Core I elements. The change in hazards, due to operation of SM-1 with Core II and the special components is evaluated. The analysis indicates there is no change in hazards.
Date: March 30, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J.; Lee, D.; Segalman, I. & Robertson, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for the SM-1 Core II Without Special Components

Description: Abstract: This technical report describes the changes incurred in the SM-1 by the insertion of the SM-1 Core II without special components. The SM-1 Core II components were made to specifications very nearly identical to those of SM-1 Core I. The differences consist of europium absorber sections, internal europium flux suppressors in the control rod fuel elements, and low impurity cladding. Each of the SM-1 Core II components with the exception of the five absorber sections new in SM-1 Core … more
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Gallagher, J. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for Insertion of the PM-1-M-2 Element in the SM-1 Core II

Description: Abstract: This technical report describes the Martin Co. PM-1-M-2 test element and analyzes the potential hazard incurred by its inclusion in the SM-1 Core II. A nuclear analysis develops power distributions and reactivity effects. Hydraulic and thermal analyses develop anticipated burnout heat flux ratios. An evaluation of the risk involved with the inclusion of this element is presented. In view of the narrow margin by which the PM-1-M-2 test element meets the minimum burnout ratios as def… more
Date: September 1, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J. R.; Scoles, J. F.; Brondel, J. O. & Lee, D. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for SM-1 Core II Without the SM-1 Core I High Burnup Elements and With the PM-1-M-2 Element

Description: Abstract: The removal of both SM-1 Core I high burnup elements from SM-1 Core II and the insertion of the PM-1-M-2 element and the SM-1 Core I spare element in SM-1 Core II is discussed. Nuclear and thermal characteristics of Core II with these changes are presented and conclusions related to the changes in the hazard potential are made. If the core change indicated by this report is made, local peaking factors will be decreased and burnout ratios will be increased. This, of course, in itself… more
Date: October 7, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J. R.; Lee, D. H. & Mathews, F. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Experiments and Analysis for SM-1 Core II With Special Components

Description: Abstract: This technical report contains a summary of analytical and experimental work performed on SM-1 Core II, with special components is presented. The effects of these special assemblies upon power distribution and core reactivity were calculated and compared to experimental measurements. A thermal analysis was conducted to determine steady state and transient performance of the special test components of the core as well as some of the hotter standard Core II components. Experimental work… more
Date: January 1, 1961
Creator: Lee, D. H.; Robinson, R. A. & Segalman, I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Transistorized Logarithmic Counter Ratemeter HASL Type TR-1

Description: Abstract: A four decade log count ratemeter based on a three diode pump section is described. The design equations for this system are included. The unit is contained in a chassis 3 1/2" high by 9 1/2" wide by 6" deep. All circuits are constructed on etched circuit boards to facilitate testing, construction, and servicing.
Date: March 1961
Creator: Graveson, R. T. (Robert T.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ternary Compounds Between Thorium Monocarbide and Thorium Dihydride

Description: From abstract: "The thorium-hydrogen-carbon system was studied by measuring hydrogen equilibrium pressures at various compositions and temperatures. Two compounds, ThC·ThH2 and ThC·2ThH2, were found and characterized. ThC·ThH2 has a hexagonal closest-packed lattice with ao=3.816Å and co=6.302Å. ThC·2ThH2 has a monoclinic lattice with ao=6.50Å, bo=3.80Å, co=10.91Å and β = 119°. The enthalpies of formation for each compound were determined."
Date: 1961
Creator: Peterson, D. T. & Rexer, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Small Order Shape Factor in Na22

Description: From abstract: "The beta spectrum of Na22 has been examined using an intermediate-image beta-ray spectrometer operating at 2 1/2% transmission and 2.4% resolution. Five separate determinations of the maximum energy and of the slope of the form-factor plot were made. One determination was made using a charge-discriminating baffle inserted in the spectrometer. The unweighted mean of the five values for the maximum energy is 547.4 ± 1.0 kev. The unweighted mean of the five values for the form-fact… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Nichols, R. T.; McAdams, R. E. & Jensen, E. N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Structures of the Intermediate Phases Ni10Zr7 and Ni10Hf7

Description: This report discusses the experiments undertaken to determine the crystal structures of the intermediate phases Ni10Zr7 and Ni10Hf7. The report looks at structural determinations, a comparison observed and calculated structure factors for the refined zirconium-rich structure, the refined structural parameters for the stoichiometric Ni10Zr7 phase, a comparison of observed and calculated structure factors for the refined stoichiometric Ni10Zr7 structure, a comparison of observed intensity data an… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Kirkpatrick, M. E.; Smith, J. F. & Larsen, W. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chapter 48: Analytical Chemistry of Cobalt

Description: This report provides a detailed discussion of the analytical chemistry of cobalt, including an introduction, the properties of cobalt, the sampling of cobalt-bearing materials, the separation and isolation of cobalt, the detection and identification of cobalt, the determination of cobalt, and the specific methods for determining cobalt.
Date: 1961
Creator: Dale, John M. & Banks, Charles V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Point Imperfections in Metals: Existance and Detection

Description: From introductory paragraph: "The factors which control the properties, and hence the utility, of an alloy are microscopic in nature. These factors are controlled by controlling the composition and past history of the material. control of the composition of the alloy determines for the most part the number and types of phases which will be present, while control of the past history of the alloy determines the grain size and degree of crystalline perfection within the grains. Since the electrica… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Smith, J. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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gem-Bis(disubstitutedphosphinyl)alkanes. II. Extraction Properties of Bis(di-n-hexlphosphinyl)methane

Description: From abstract: "Bis(di-n-hexylphosphinyl)methane, HDPM, [(C6H13)2P(O)]2CH2, has been studied as an extractant for a variety of metals. HDPM was evaluated as an extractant for uranium(VI) and compared with tri-n-octylphosphine oxide, TOPO, (C8H13)3PO. In nonpolar solvents, HDPM forms a polymeric-like substance with compounds of uranium(VI). Viscosity measurements indicate that the molecular weight of this polymeric-like substance is about 100 times greater than the corresponding complex with TOP… more
Date: April 11, 1961
Creator: Burke, Keith E.; Sakurai, Hiroshi; O'Laughlin, Jerome W. & Banks, Charles V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Transport Reactions of Vanadium(III) Halides and Bromine

Description: From introduction: "...This investigation was originated to explore the possibility of vapor transport of VCl3 by chemical reaction. The reaction first considered was that of VCl3 and bromine which gave a rapid vapor transport of VCl3. Other work on solid solution formation in the system VCl3-VBr3 and transport of VBr3 in bromine developed thereafter."
Date: 1961
Creator: McCarley, Robert E.; Roddy, James W. & Berry, Keith O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development and Testing of Low Cost Fuel Elements for Power Reactor Service

Description: The development of swaging and vibratory compaction process for fabrication of clad UO2 fuel rods is described. The cost is less than 50% of that for an equivalent core fabricated from pellets. The irradiation testing of vibratory filled and swaged UO2 rods is reported for burn-ups from 2,000 to 12,000 Mwd/t UO2; the results indicate that the rods are capable of excellent performance power reactors.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Consolidated Edison Thorium Reactor: Core Assembly Physics and Zero Power Tests Report

Description: Results of zero power tests to confirm the nuclear design of the Consolidated Edison Thorium Reactor Core are presented. The maximum core reactivity, control rod worths, and power distribution were measured.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Edlund, Milton C. (Milton Carl), 1924-; Ball, R. M.; Deddens, J. C. & Flickinger, R. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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