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The Nuclear Spin Of Neodymium-141

Description: The spin of neodymium-141 was measured by the method of atomic beams and found to be 3/2. A lower limit placed on the hyperfine separation of the states with total angular momentum [formula] by second-order perturbation theory shows [formula]. A prerequisite for the determination of the nuclear spin from hyperfine-structure measurements is the knowledge of the electronic structure. The ground-state configuration of neodymium is known and the value is used throughout this work.
Date: July 3, 1961
Creator: Alpert, Seymour S.; Budick, Burton; Lipworth, Edgar & Marrus, Richard
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Experimental Measurements of the Suction Head Required by the Hallam Prototype Free Surface Sodium Pump

Description: Hydraulic tests were made on the Hallam Prototype Free-Surface Sodium Pump to determine the net positive suction head (NPSH) required at various sodium flow rates. Pump performance data were also collected. The results indicate that an NPSH of 22 ft sodium is required at the design flow rate of 7200 gpm at approximates 1000 deg F, agreeing with computed values, and that the pump is designed with a safety margin of slightly over l0%. (D.L.C.)
Date: July 25, 1961
Creator: Atz, R. W.
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Production test IP-376-D, Supplement B Irradiation of MGCR-HDR-3 Test Element

Description: The objective of this supplement to PT-IP-376-D, Irradiation of MGCR-HDR-3 Test Element is to authorize 1000 hours of operation at a maximum test specimen surface temperature of 1700 F. The original production test authorized a test duration of four months at a maximum specimen surface temperature of 1500 F; supplement A authorized extension of the test duration to ten months. The desired increase in surface temperature is requested to demonstrate the general feasibility of operation of the fue… more
Date: July 11, 1961
Creator: Baars, R. E.
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THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF A THREE-LEVEL MASER

Description: The population distribution and the associated thermodynamic properties of a three-level maser are calculated. By treating the three spin states as individual chemical species, it is possible to write the partition function, free energy, internal energy, entropy, and chemical potential for each species. The principle of minimum entropy production is used to derive an equation of reaction equilibrium. This equation is used in separate thermodynamic and statistical mechanical calculations to obta… more
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Barker, William A.
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SPERT IV HAZARDS SUMMARY REPORT

Description: Spert IV is a large pool-type experimental facility for reactor kinetic studies. These studies will include power excursion and instability tests for a variety of reactor designs. Since the Spert IV experimental program requires the performance of tests which will approach, and may exceed the threshold of reactor destruction, the probability of occurrence of the maximum possible accident is not negligible compared with that of other possible accidents. The maximum possible accident for this fac… more
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Bentzen, F. L. & Crocker, J. G.
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The High Temperature Heat Contents and Related Thermodynamic Properties of Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Ytterbium, and Yttrium

Description: The high temperature enthalpies of five rare earths were measured from 0 to 1100 deg C using a Bunsen ice calorimeter. The enthalpy of yttrium metal was studied from 1100 to 1675 deg C using a modified high temperature vacuum Bunsen calorimeter. The data were fitted to empirical equations from which the heat of transition and fusion, the heat capacity, and the related thermodynamic quantities were calculated. These results confirmed indications from other properties that europium and ytterbium … more
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Berg, J. R.; Spedding, F. H. & Daane, A. H.
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The High Temperature Heat Contents and Related Thermodynamic Properties of Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Ytterbium and Yttrium

Description: From abstract: "The high temperature enthalpies of five rare-earth metals were measured from 0° to 1100°C using a Bunsen ice calorimeter. The enthalphy of yttrium metal was studied from 1100° to 1675°C using a modified high temperature vacuum Bunsen calorimeter. The data were fitted to empirical equations from which the heat of transition and fusion, the heat capacity, and the related thermodynamic quantities were calculated. These results confirmed indications from other properties that europi… more
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Berg, J. R.; Spedding, F. H. (Frank Harold), 1902- & Daene, A. H.
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Conceptual Design of an In-Pile Package Loop for Fast Reactor Fuel Testing

Description: Report issued by the APDA over a design study conducted on an "in-pile package loop for use as a reactor fuel test facility" (p. 5). The results are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: July 28, 1961
Creator: Blessing, W. G.; Balsbaugh, R. R.; Bloomfield, D. E.; Busch, J. S.; Hennig, R. J.; Jens, W. H. et al.
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Residual Radiation of the LRL 184-Inch Cyclotron

Description: Residual radioactivity at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory 184-Inch Cyclotron was measured during November 1960. The study was conducted along three principal lines: (1) general survey of radiation levels in the cyclotron vault, (2) activation of foils placed near the cyclotron, and (3) gamma-ray spectra of the cyclotron gap region, including dee structure. Initial radiation levels were less than 8 r/hr which dropped to abcut 10 mr/hr after 48 hr. The observed activities induced in copper foil… more
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Boom, R. W.; Toth, K. S. & Zucker, A.
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STRUCTURE AND USE OF ALGOL 60

Description: ALGOL 60 is a universal, algebraic, machine-independent programming language. It was designed by a group representing computer societies from many different countries. Its primary aims are: (1) simplification of program preparation, (2) simplification of program exchange, and (3) incorporation of the important programming techniques presently known. An elaboration of the concepts of ALGOL 60 is given, mostly with the help of illustrative examples. (auth)
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Bottenbruch, H.
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Precipitation of Neptunium Peroxide

Description: Optimum conditions were determined for the precipitation of neptunium(IV) peroxide from nitric acid solutions. The results indicate that the precipitation could be applied successfully on a plant scale. Data are presented for the solubility of neptunium peroxide in solutions of nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide. The solubility is less than 10/sup -4/M in 1.5 to 2.5M nitric acid containing 4.5M hydrogen peroxide. Two crystalline modifications of the peroxide were prepared; these two crystalline … more
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Burney, G. A. & Dukes, E. K.
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Precipitation of Neptunium Peroxide

Description: Technical report. From Abstract : "Optimum conditions were determined for the precipitation of neptunium (IV) peroxide from nitric acid solutions. The results indicate that the precipitation could be applied successfully on a plant scale. ... Two crystalline modifications of the peroxide were prepared; these two crystalline structures were similar to structures previously reported for plutonium peroxide."
Date: July 1961
Creator: Burney, Glenn A. & Dukes, Ernest K.
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Photon Wavelength and Energy Conversion Tables

Description: Tables are presented for conversions from photon vacuum wavelength to photon energy and vice versa. The ranges covered are 500 to 12,000 angstroms and 1.000 to 26 electron volts. (D.L.C.)
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Butler, C. T. & Robinson, M. T.
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High-Explosive Ditching from Linear Charges

Description: Abstract: "Weights of linear high-explosive charges fired on the Yucca Lake playa of the Nevada Test Site varied from 0.23 to 42.7 pounds per foot. Crater and ditch dimensions and volumes resulting from these shots, fired during the fall of 1959 and spring of 1960, are presented here as a function of charge burst depths. Scaling relationships determined are as expected; i.e., square-root scaling of linear-charge weight per foot for ditch width and depth and a direct linear-charge weight relatio… more
Date: July 1961
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
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CHARACTERIZATION OF UO$sup 2$ POWDERS. Progress Report No. 8, May and June 1961

Description: Correlation of a number of physical and chemical properties of 12 different UO/sub 2/ powders was continued. The UO/sub 2/ powders were studied by means of infrared absorption measurements, oxidation temperatures as determined by hot stage microscopy techniques, and B. E. T. surface area measurements. Additional pellets were prepared to study ceramic performance. (M.C.G.)
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Carpenter, J.F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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On Charge Conjugation

Description: It is shown that under very simple and general assumptions the existence of an antiunitary reflection transformation and the charge gauge group implies the existence of an antiparticle corresponding to a given charged particle. Similar consequences follow on replacing the charge gauge group by the baryon gauge group. No assumptions as to specific wave equations, or indeed the existence of local fields, are made.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Case, Kenneth M.
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Design Study of Portable Thermoelectric Nuclear Systems

Description: Design studies were performed and costs were estimated for an air transportable, 10 Mw(t), pressurized light water thermal circulation reactor, combined with a direct conversion thermoelectric generator and static electrical inversion equipment. This TCR-TE'' concept appears to have potential for ultimate use as a remote unmanned power station. Based on an extrapolation of present reactor technology and on assumed thermoelectric materials properties forecasted to January 1, 1963, a net a-c elec… more
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Chajson, L.; DelCampo, A. R. & Kellogg, H.B. et al
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POWER-TO-VOID TRANSFER FUNCTIONS

Description: Variations in the distribution of steam bubble, the "void" distribution, in a boiling channel as a function of changes in heating power were studied. A rectangular test tube, of 1.11 x 4.44-cm cross section and 127-cm height, was inserted in a forced-circulation pressure loop. The tube was heated by passing an a-c current through the tube walls. A power oscillator was built which could give a 10% peak-topeak sinusoidal power modulation at any frequency in the interval from 0.01 to 10 cps. Varia… more
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Christensen, H.
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SM-2 Full Scale Flow Studies Termination Report

Description: Abstract: Hydrodynamic flow studies were conducted on a full scale model of the SM-2 reactor vessel and core. Test fluid was water at 200 psi and 200 degree F. Test facilities, model, and instrumentation design are discussed. Flow distribution in the stationary fuel elements, lattices, and control rods of the second pass was investigated. Pressure losses through the various core components were measured and are compared with calculated values. Observed over-all pressure drop was 71 feet of wate… more
Date: July 30, 1961
Creator: Christenson, J. A.; Richards, W. M. S. & Davidson, S. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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