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Anion Exchange Recovery of Plutonium From Reduction Residues

Description: An anion exchange process was demonstrated for the recovery of Pu from waste produced in the reduction of Pu salts to the metal. Pu in a highiy salted 6M nitric acid solution, derived from the dissolution of slag and crucible waste, was separated from impurities by absorbing the Pu(IV) nitrate complex on the anion exchange resin and subsequentiy eluting with dilute nitric acid. A flowsheet for plant operation is presented. (auth)
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Russell, E. R.
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Anion Exchange Recovery of Plutonium From Reduction Residues

Description: Technical report. From Abstract: "An anion exchange process was demonstrated for the recovery of plutonium from waste produced in the reduction of plutonium salts to the metal. Plutonium in a highly salted 6M nitric acid solution derived from the dissolution of slag and crucible waste was separated from impurities by absorbing the Pu (IV) nitrate complex on the anion exchange resin and subsequently eluting with nitric acid. A flowsheet for plant operation is presented."
Date: February 1960
Creator: Russell, Edwin R.
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Boiling Water Reactor Study [Part 2, Supplement]: Separate Studies

Description: From summary and conclusions: This study has been made to determine the feasibility of installing reheat steam facilities in conjunction with the selected 306-mw boiling water nuclear power plant.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Ebasco Services Incorporated
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Catalysis of the Hydrogen-Oxygen Reaction by Aqueous Slurries of Thorium Oxide and Thorium-Uranium Oxide

Description: Aqueous slurries of thorium oxide and thorium oxide containing urarium were investigated for their catalytic activity for the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water. Pure thorium oxide. thorium-uranium oxide mixed crystals prepared by calcining coprecipitated oxalates, and thorium oxide with uranium oxide sorbed on the surface were used after calcining at 650, 800, and 1000 deg . The reaction rates were found to be first order with respect to hydrogen pressure and zero order with respect… more
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Krohn, N. A.
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CHANGE OF KEWB REACTOR CORES-EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE WITH REGARD TO ASSOCIATED HAZARDS

Description: The KEWB Facility is described, and an over-all technical evaluation is made of the hazards associated with changing from a spherical to a cylindrical core. The characteristics of the two systems, the operation and emergency procedures, a brief history of the program, a summary of the data obtained, and maximum accident analyses are given. The conclusion is that the core change does not represent an adverse change with respect to associated hazards. (T.R.H.)
Date: February 1, 1960
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION SUMMARY REPORT FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 1959

Description: Chemical-Metallurgical Processing. A direct-cycle pyrometallurgical fuel-processing plant is being constructed in conjunction with EBR-II. The gamma- irradiation testing of the 175-watt white fluorescent mercury vapor lamp was continued to an integrated exposure of 2 x 10/sup 9/ rad. Irradiation tests of Shell APL grease were completed, and the estimated useful life of this grease in the Air and Argon Cells is 2 and 3 years, respectively. Tests of the three - types of d-c motors used in the ope… more
Date: February 1, 1960
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Circuit Dynamics of the Pinch

Description: The following document aims to analyze the dynamics of a pinch tube, including the reaction back on the energy source.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Killeen, John & Lippmann, B. A.
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A Compendium of Information for Use in Controlling Radiation Emergencies: Including Lecture Notes from a Training Session at Idaho Falls, Idaho, February 12-14, 1958

Description: From introduction: This report is a summary of the lecture material in the training course held at Idaho Falls, Idaho, to familiarize members of radiological assistance teams with information helpful in the response to an unusual accident including release of radioactive materials to a populated environment.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Brodsky, Allen & Beard, G. Victor
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Description of Facilities and Mechanical Components: Medical Research Reactor (MRR)

Description: Report issued by the Brookhaven National Laboratory discussing the Medical Research Reactor at the Medical Research Center. Design, tests, and operations of the reactor are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Godel, Jules B.
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THE DIFFUSION OF KRYPTON-85 FROM URANIUM DIOXIDE POWDER

Description: The diffusion of Kr/sup 85/ in two UO/sub 2/ powders was studied by performing a series of post-irradiation anneals on the powders. The emanation data were analyzed by considering the effect of sintering as well as the effect of a distribution of particle sizes within the sample. Measurements were made at 900 to 1500 deg C. The time at a temperature was between 8 and 24 hours. The diffusion coefficients for Kr/sup 85/ in the two powders are represented by the equations: D = 2.65 x 10/sup -4/ ex… more
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Auskern, A.B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Drip Casting of Zirconium Metal. Work Completed: March 1951

Description: A drip casting process initiated to obtain zirconium castings uncontaminated by the melting process and to remove volatile impurities from the zirconium feed rod is described. A feed rod of zirconium is held above the mold, and the bottom of the rod is melted rapidly off into a mold to produce the casting. The melting process is carried out under high vacuum, so that very little atmospheric contamination can result, and some removal of volatile impurities is possible. Since no crucible is used … more
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Dunworth, R. J. & Macherey, R. E.
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EURIPUS-3 and Daedalus--Monte Carlo Density Codes for the IBM-704

Description: EURIPUS-3 calculates the one-dimensional spatial density of neutrons slowing-down past a given energy in an infinite homogeneous medium consisting of hydrogen and one other isotope with arbitrary mass and energydependent differential-elastic and absorption cross sections. DAEDALUS determines the corresponding spatial distribution of angular integrals of an arbitrary function times the vector flux density. Spatial moments of all density functions are furnished directly. Although scattering angle… more
Date: February 1960
Creator: Amster, Harvey J.; Kuehn, Heidi G. & Spanier, Jerome
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Evaluation Of Future Levels Of Radioactive Fallout

Description: The evaluations of future levels of strontium-90 deposition on the ground have been carried out for three different cases. 1. no more nuclear weapon tests are carried out after October 1958; 2. tests continue to be carried out at the same average rate as in the past; and 3. tests are carried out at the highest rate observed in the past, i.e. during the year 1958. These evaluations are done for Bombay, India, and are based on the ground deposition data on 1st October, 1958, and stratospheric inv… more
Date: February 1960
Creator: Vohra, K. G. & Mishra, U. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An Experiment to Measure Effective Delayed Neutron Fractions

Description: >An experimental measurement of the effective delayed neutron fraction ( beta -bar) was made for a clean critical assembly by determining the asymptotic period associated with introduction of a known amount of reactivity. The "known amount" of reactivity was obtained by replacing, uniformly throughout the reactor, a small quantity of U/sup 235/ with an alloy of B/sup 10/ and Hf designed to match the absorption properties of U/sup 235/. The replacement was thus equivalent to a uniform reduction … more
Date: February 1960
Creator: Kaplan, S. & Henry, A. F.
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Fuel element handling before irradiation

Description: This report on fuel element handling presents in some detail the current status of an engineering study which has been underway for some time, and which is continuing. The study was undertaken to determine if it is feasible, and if it is practicable, to revise the method and equipment used for fuel element handling with existing charging machines.
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Gilbert, R. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heavy Water Moderated Power Reactor Plants [Part 1]: Design Study

Description: From preface: This report is one of a series covering a design study of heavy water moderated power reactor plants with the objective of selection and recommendation of a conceptual design for providing optimum economics with slight fuel enrichment.
Date: February 1960
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Image Converter Tubes : Manufacturer's Data

Description: Introduction. A survey has been made of the image converter tubes generally available in this country and Europe. Ultraviolet and infrared types using photocathodes were included, buy x-ray and solid state types were omitted. Since this is the first time that this list has been compiled, it may have errors and omissions. The author will appreciate any corrections or suggestions, and it is hoped that revised lists will be published from time to time.
Date: February 1960
Creator: Inami, F. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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IMPROVED METHOD FOR PRECIPITATING MANGANESE DIOXIDE

Description: An improved method for precipitating manganese dioxide was demonstrated that significantly increases the allowable feed rate of the Purex head-end centrifuge. The effects of several process variables are discussed. (auth)
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Clark, H.J. Jr.
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Interim Report -- The Retention of Particles in Ducts Transporting Aerosol Streams

Description: Accurate sampling of particulate in gaseous effluents is required for auditing and control of radioactive wastes released to the environment at installations generating or processing radioactive materials. Over the years a variety of sampling probe configurations, sampling velocities, lengths and sizes of sample delivery lines have been used locally to obtain these samples. Efforts to properly evaluate the validity of samples in most sampling installations have been hampered by a lack of basic … more
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Postma, A. K. & Schwendiman, L. C.
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