Research and Development Progress Report (open access)

Research and Development Progress Report

"The St. Louis Refinery produced its first UO3 and UO2 in 1942, and its first UF4 and U metal in 1943. The accent has always been on production, and the function of the extremely small research and development groups has been to aid the production units in their job. ... Recently, there has been a growing realization of the need for a broader and more detailed knowledge of both the chemical and technological aspects of all phases of work. ... This is the first of a series of quarterly progress reports on the research and development activities at the St. Louis Refinery."--p. 6
Date: October 15, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Results of Preliminary Drilling, Red Rock, Arizona (open access)

Results of Preliminary Drilling, Red Rock, Arizona

Abstract: Structure drilling under Contract No. AT(05-l)-120 was begun May 13, 1951, and was suspended June 30, 1951, at Red Rock, Arizona with the completion of 12 holes and 2,390.5 feet of drilling. No mineralization was disclosed in the widely spaced holes. The structure and rock composition was found favorable for a potential drilling area.
Date: October 16, 1952
Creator: Anderson, Andrew H.; Foster, John R. & Hurley, Daniel B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Aspects of Reactor Theory (open access)

Some Aspects of Reactor Theory

Report that outlines the major issue of reactor theory and asymptotic reactor theory. Uncommon reactor theory results are also discussed and unanswered questions regarding reactor theory are presented by the author.
Date: October 10, 1952
Creator: Weinberg, Alvin Martin, 1915-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiation of Pu²⁴³ (open access)

Radiation of Pu²⁴³

"The radiations of Pu²⁴³ were studied with beta and gamma scintillation spectrometers alone and in coincidence. An incomplete disintegration scheme is deduced which leads to a total beta disintegration energy of 560 kev. A half-life of 4.98 ± 0.02 hours was observed."
Date: October 1952
Creator: Engelkemeir, D. W.; Fields, Paul R. & Huizenga, John R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Total Cross Sections of Tritium, Hydrogen, and Helium for Fast Neutrons (open access)

Total Cross Sections of Tritium, Hydrogen, and Helium for Fast Neutrons

Abstract: "By using gaseous samples in neutron transmission experiments the total cross section of tritium has been measured over the energy region from 0.3 to 7.0 Mev and at the following additional energies: 14.1, 18.0, 19.1, and 20.0 Mev. A plot of cross section versus neutron energy shows a broad maximum with the greatest value of 2.5 barns at 3.7 Mev. Cross sections for helium were measured in the energy region from 1 to 3 Mev and for both hydrogen and helium at 14.1 Mev."
Date: October 1952
Creator: Coon, J. H.; Bondelid, R. O. & Phillips, D. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending June 10, 1952 (open access)

Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending June 10, 1952

This quarterly progress details ongoing research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a part of the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project. Topics discussed include reactor theory and design, [part two is not included], materials research, and appendixes with information on analytical chemical studies.
Date: October 23, 1952
Creator: Briant, R. C.; Buck, J. H.; Miller, A. J. & Cottrell, William B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analytical Chemistry Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending March 26, 1952 (open access)

Analytical Chemistry Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending March 26, 1952

This quarterly progress report discusses in detail the work done by the Analytical Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In particular, this report discusses the research and development work ongoing at the X-10 Site and the Y-12 Site.
Date: October 2, 1952
Creator: Kelley, M. T. & Susano, C. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geology and uranium deposits of the Lucero uplift, Valencia, Bernalillo, and Sandoval counties (open access)

Geology and uranium deposits of the Lucero uplift, Valencia, Bernalillo, and Sandoval counties

A report discussing uranium localities in the Lucero uplift.
Date: October 27, 1952
Creator: Mirksy, Arthur & Chenoweth, William L.
System: The UNT Digital Library