A second set of quadrupole magnets was installed in the cyclotron close to the vacuum chamber in order to increase the beam intensity. The pole pieces of the 20in. analyzing magnet were trimmed. Scattering of 19Mev alpha particles by C/sup 12/, 0/sup 16/, and S/sup 32/ was investigated at various angles. Beta- gamma directional correlations of allowed as well as forbidden beta transitions in the decay of Na/sup 24/, Co/sup 60/, and Sc/sup 46/ were investigated. Results of an experimental investigation of the beta-gamma directional correlation and the spectral shape of the first-forbidden spectra of K/sup 42/ and Au/sup 198/ are presented. Polarization-directional correlation measurements were performed on the Ar/sup 38/ cascade gamma rays following Cl/sup 38/ decay in order to determine the parities of the levels and to remove some of the ambiguity of the directional correlation spin assignments. Nonconservation of parity in beta decay, circular polarization of gamma rays following beta decay, and polarization of conversion electrons following beta decay are considered. The transverse polarization of beta particles in the first-forbidden beta decay of Au/ sup 198/ was measured. A 4 pi beta spectrometer for the study of beta and gamma radiations associated with the decay of short-lived …

Power Breeder Reactor. Conceptual design studies for the Power Breeder Reactor indicate the feasibility of a contained primary coolant system in a package arrangement. One- and two-group calculations are presented in detail for preliminary PBR estimations. A technique for impregnating UO/sub 2/ with NaK has been developed. The resulting putty-type fuel was successfully extruded tbrough a 3/8-in. hole. Data are presented on the fuel element design factors imposed by heat transfer and cooling limitations for fuel plates, pins, and spheres. Fission heat liberated in the PBR blanket was estimated to be 7.7% of the total core power. Design criteria resulting from this estimate are analyzed. Heat exchanger size for the transfer of 500 Mw of heat from Na to NaK has been calculated for the intermediate exchanger and for the NaK-toH/sub 2/O steam generator. A theoretical treatment is presented for the thermal stress analysis of stainless steel-clad U fuel plates. Boiling Reactor Heat Transfer Experiments. Further results have been obtained from natural-circulation boiling-density tests and investigations of natural-circulation flow rates. A special thermocouple design, meeting the rapid-response requirements of high-power plate transients, is described. Feasibility studies on heavy water boiling reactors are presented for spherical boiler, pressurized tube, and horizontal …

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The applicability and refinement of various procedures for the treatment and digestion of C-slags and other uraniferous residues for recovery of U values were studied. The recovery of U from BFC-6 was investigated, placing emphasis on procedures which will not chemically alter the Cu and Sn media. Methods of U recovery from various residues resulting from Na/sub 2/CO/sub 3/ digestion of miscellaneous U-bearing materials, to reduce the U/sub 3/C/sub 8/ content below 0.05%, are discussed. (W.L.H.)

The ''absolute'' containment of ions in the DCX magnetic mirror field resulting from the cylindrical symmetry of the field is discussed. The regions of confine;, ment in space and momentum are plotted for 300-kev deuterons. (auth)

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Report presents the correlation of extensive data obtained relating properties of wrought N-155 alloy under static, combined static and dynamic, and complete reversed dynamic stress conditions. Time period for fracture ranged from 50 to 500 hours at room temperature, 1,000 degrees, 1,200 degrees, and 1,500 degrees F.

Report discussing the performance of a 20-inch-diameter ram-jet engine at Mach number 3.0 over a range of simulated altitudes from 60,500 to 66,500 feet. Information about the maximum combustor efficiency, range of exhaust-nozzle total pressures, lean blow-out, diffuser total-pressure recovery, and internal thrust coefficient is provided.

Report presenting an investigation of the performance of a 20-inch-diameter ram-jet engine at Mach number 3.0 in a free-jet facility over a range of simulated altitudes. Results regarding the diffuser characteristics, combustor performance, thrust output, and operational characteristics are provided.

Report presenting pressure distributions and wake measurements for wings with 30 and 45 degrees of sweepforward, in conjunction with a midwing fuselage, at Mach numbers up to 0.96. The wings had an NACA 65-210 section, a taper ratio of 0.38, and aspect ratios of 7.5 and 5.2. Results regarding pressure distributions, wake measurements, and corrections are provided.

Report presenting the vibration characteristics of several symmetrical ball-root-type blades simulating the mass and natural frequency of axial-flow-compressor blades under various mounting conditions by subjecting them to controlled periodic excitation and centrifugal loading. Results regarding loose single ball-root mounting, loose-lubricated, single ball-root mounting, double ball-root mounting, and damping measurements are provided.

Report presenting pressure distributions, wake measurements, and tuft patterns for wings with 30 and 45 degrees of sweepback in conjunction with a midwing fuselage at Mach numbers to 0.96. The wings have an NACA 65-210 section, a taper ratio of 2.6:1, and aspect ratios of 7.5 and 5.2. The study indicated that when the Mach number reached high subsonic values at low angles of attack, the locations of peak negative pressure coefficients on the upper surfaces of the sections near the wing-fuselage junctures shifted rearward.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the high altitude performance of the J57-P-1 turbojet engine and components conducted at the NACA Lewis altitude wind tunnel. Four conditions were tested: engine operation with both the compressor bleed ports closed, with the large compressor bleed port open, with both compressor bleed ports open, and normal engine operation with the automatic control.

Memorandum summarizing the lift and drag characteristics of a series of five low-aspect-ratio triangular-wing or modified triangular-wing airplane models. The series consists of three triangular wings of aspect ratios 2, 3, and 4 and two modified triangular wings of aspect ratio 2 with taper ratios of 0.20 and 0.33. The experimental lift and drag characteristics of the five models are compared with existing theory.

A twenty-inch analyzing magnet has been completed except for the final trimming of the pole pieces. In onder to further examine the systematics in the angular distribution of elastically scattered alpha particles, the scattering of alpha particles from spectroscopically pure O/sup 16/ and hydrogen sulfide gases was studied. The change of the static quadrupole interaction in indium metal wth temperature was investigated. Results give a value Q = 10/sup -24/ cm/sup 2/. An experimental study of the betagamma directional correlations in the decay of Au/sup 198/, he long-range as well as the short-range stabilily of the fast coinci-dence scintillation spectrometer has been improved by building new 404A limiter circuits. The directional correlation of the 172 to 247 kev gamma cascade of Cd/sup 111/ was measured for gaseous InCl/sub 3/ sources as a function of the delay introduced into the channel accepting the first gamma ray of the cascade, and also as a function of the source temperature and pressure. This was done in an attempt to determine the nature of the interaction to which the Cd/sup 111/ nucleus is subjected when the source is in the gaseous state. In the decay of Cl/sup 40/ there is evidence for gamma rays …

In the reaction of silicon halides with graphite to form silicon carbide, thermodynamic conditions were determined for the formation of SiC, free of elemental silicon. The use of these conditions was designed to limit the rate of coating formation by the rate of diffusion of carbon through the coating, and render the operation independent of the vapor-flow factors which normally limit the uniformity of vapor-deposited coatings. Although a wide range of pressure- temperaturecomposition conditions was explored, it was not possible to duplicate the success previously obtained in applying the method to NbC, TaC, TiC, and ZrC coatings. Fundamental differences in the characteristics of the carbides which may account for the difference in behavior are the lack of a range of homogeneity in beta SiC crystal structure, and the fact that SiC undergoes a modification from the cubic beta to a hexagonal form at l900 to 2000 deg C.There remains the prospect of forming a uniform SiC ''sponge'' by the present process which can be subsequently impregnated with metallic silicon to form an oxidation-resistant cpating. (auth) l6200 Preliminary results were obtained on the value that commercially pure Pu (95% Pu/sub 235/ and 5% Pu/subp 240/) has when used as nuclear fuel. …

This is the monthly report for the Hanford Laboratories Operation, May, 1957. Metallurgy, reactor fuels, chemistry, dosimetry, separation processes, reactor technology, financial activities, visits, biology operation, physics and instrumentation research, and employee relations are discussed.

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This document has been written because of a request for information from the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. Hanford operating experience has been summarized in terms of operating hours, startups and scram analysis.

Report discussing a study of various types of mercuric salts in order to determine which salt prevents the evolution of iodine which results from sparging.

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This technical report represents a brief survey of work by this project on the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) on certain of the photochemical and metabolic properties of rhubarb chard and sugar beet (Beta vulgaris). These plants were selected for this work because for some years they have been used as sources of chloroplasts for Hill reaction studies in this laboratory. Some of this work has appeared as a brief paper.

Progress is reported on the development of a cyclone which will remove particles larger than 8 microns. A method is proposed for a more efficient separation of particles by increasing the number of size separation filters in the sampling train. Preliminary tests with submicron polystyrene particles are being conducted. Numerous methods have been tried for counting the particles in a water droplet of the polystyrene aerosol. The criteria for a satisfactory method of counting particles are discussed. A proposed method to accomplish this is to use carbon-14 labeled polystyrene hydrosols. (For preceding period see ARF-3127-6.) (B.O.G.)