The organic donor molecule BEDT-TTF and its analogs 2--4 have yielded a number of ambient-pressure superconducting salts. What structural and electronic factors govern the magnitudes of their superconducting transition temperature {Tc} has been a topic of intense studies. Examination of the band electronic structures of closely related superconducting salts shows, that the magnitudes of their {Tc}'s are primarily determined by the softness of their crystal lattices. The crystal packing and the lattice softness of organic donor salts are strongly influenced by the donor{hor ellipsis}donor and donor{hor ellipsis}anion contact interactions involving the donor-molecule C-H bonds. In the present work, we briefly review the electronic structures of some representative organic salt superconductors and discuss the softness of their crytsal lattices on the basis of the interaction energies calculated for the C-H{hor ellipsis}donor and C-H{hor ellipsis}anion contact interactions. 34 refs., 14 figs., 8 tabs.

Because of their unusual solvating and mass transfer properties, supercritical fluids show potential for a variety of coal processing applications. We have established a database of coal model compound equilibria; to add to this database, we have developed and are testing techniques of measuring entrainer effects on solubility rapidly. In addition, we have used fluorescence spectroscopy to study the nature of entrainer effects on a molecular level. The solubility and spectroscopic measurements are being used in the development of an equation of state that includes both physical and chemical interactions; we are currently testing the equation. The equation of state will be used to predict solubility behavior so systems can be designed for the processing of coal with supercritical fluids. 3 figs.

Because of their unusual solvating and mass transfer properties, supercritical fluids show potential for a variety of coal processing applications. We have established a database of coal model compound equilibria; to add to this database, we have developed and are testing methods of rapidly measuring cosolvent effects on solubility. In addition, we have used fluorescence spectroscopy to study the nature of cosolvent effects on molecular level. The solubility and spectroscopic measurements are being used to guide the development of an equation of state that includes both physical and chemical interactions. The equation of state will be used to predict solubility behavior to systems can be designed for the processing of coal with supercritical fluids. 8 figs.

The primary coolant piping systems of the nuclear production reactors constructed in the 1950's at Savannah River Site are comprised of Type 304 stainless steel. A program has been completed which assessed the material properties of archival large diameter piping having approximately six years of service at temperatures between 25 and 125{degree}C. An extensive database of mechanical properties was produced for examination of material variability and to provide properties for engineering analysis, including piping fracture resistance assessment. Tensile properties, Charpy-V notch ductility, and elastic-plastic fracture toughness were established for base metal, weld metal and weld heat-affected-zone (HAZ) materials. A total of 375 mechanical specimens representing ASTM L-C and C-L orientations were tested at temperatures of 25 or 125{degree}C. The effect of dynamic loading on tensile and fracture toughness properties was also explored. The time-to-specimen maximum load ({approx}80 milliseconds) was chosen to simulate a seismic loading event. The mechanical properties of the vintage piping material were found typical of those of recently-produced commercial melts of Type 304 stainless steel piping and are consistent with ASME Code Section II design values. The toughness properties of welds fabricated by the Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding process (multipass, Type 308 stainless steel filler), were …

We have developed a computer modeling capability to predict the effect of localized electron density perturbations created by chemical releases or high-power radio frequency heating upon oblique, one-hop hf propagation paths. We have included 3-d deterministic descriptions of the depleted or enhanced ionization, including formation, evolution, and drift. We have developed a homing ray trace code to calculate the path of energy propagation through the modified ionosphere in order to predict multipath effects. We also consider the effect of random index of refraction variations using a formalism to calculate the mutual coherence functions for spatial and frequency separations based upon a path integral solution of the parabolic wave equation for a single refracted path through an ionosphere which contains random electron density fluctuations. 5 refs., 8 figs.

Sorption of pyridine by the pyridine-extracts of three premium Argonne coals was studied at several relative vapor pressures at 50{degree}C and 70{degree}C. The amount of pyridine sorbed by each extract increases linearly with pyridine vapor pressure. Heat of dilution were calculated from the slopes of the straight-line portions of the curves. In a related experiment, the pyridine sorption isotherms of the pyridine-extract, pyridine-insoluble residue, and the whole coal were determined at 50{degree}C. For all materials, the amount of pyridine sorbed increases linearly with pressure of pyridine, with similar slopes. However, the intercepts are different for each material. Finally, the sorption of benzene vapors by O-alkylated Illinois {number sign}6 coals were studied at 30{degree}C. The rate of benzene sorption increases dramatically upon O-methylation, indicating that coal-coal hydrogen bonds play a dominant role in controlling the rate of benzene sorption. 2 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

Sorption of pyridine by the pyridine-extracts of three premium Argonne coals was studied at several relative vapor pressures at 50{degree}C. The amount of pyridine sorbed by each extract increases linearly with pyridine vapor pressure. The extrapolated lines do not pass through the origin. At low pressures, a dual-mode sorption mechanism is proposed, whereby pyridine concurrently fills holes (microvoids) and dissolves into the extract. At higher pressures, we propose that the holes are saturated and that only dissolution is occurring. Dissolution thus increases linearly with pressure of pyridine. Not all pyridine can be desorbed from the extract. The amount remaining corresponds closely to the intercept of the straight-line curve. This result suggests that pyridine cannot be desorbed from the holes at the experimental temperature. 1 ref., 4 figs., 1 tab.

Recent results of polarization measurements in electromagnetic interactions at intermediate energies are discussed. Prospects of polarization experiments at the new CW electron accelerators, as well as on upgraded older machines are outlined. It is concluded that polarization experiments will play a very important role in the study of the structure of the nucleon and of light nuclei. 72 refs.

A covariant pion wave function, which reproduces the low energy data, is used to calculate the perturbative gluon exchange contributions to the pion charge form factor. It is found that the perturbative process dominates at q > 3.5 GeV/c. The dependence on the quark mass and the asymptotic behavior of the form factor are explicitly displayed.

We present here the physics program planned for Hall A at CEBAF. It encompass exclusive as well as inclusive electromagnetic measurements requiring both high precision and accuracy. The program includes measurements of the elementary form factors of the nucleon, systematic studies of the few nucleon systems (d, {sup 3,4}He), high momentum structure of nuclei, their structure at high Q{sup 2} to look for hadronization and quark effects, spin response of nuclei via ({rvec e}, e{prime}{rvec p}) reactions and the study of nuclear pion fields.

A relativistic quark model wave function of the pion is obtained from a fit to the experimental data, including the charge radius, charge form factor and weak decay constant. The results are quite stable for different choices of quark mass. The two-photon decay width of the neutral pion and the asymptotic form factor for the {gamma}* + {pi}{degree} {yields} {gamma} transition are estimated. 16 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.

The Standard model of electro-weak interactions is derived from a Nambu, Jona-Lasinio type four-fermion interaction, which is assumed to result from a more basic theory valid above a very high scale {Lambda}. The masses of the gauge bosons and the Higgs are then produced by dynamical symmetry breaking of the Nambu model at an intermediate scale {mu}, and are evolved back to experimental energies via the renormalisation group equations of the Standard model. The weak angle sin{sup 2} ({theta}{sub W}) is predicted to be 3/8 at the scale {mu}, as in grand unified theories, and is evolved back to the experimental value at scale M{sub W}, thus determining {mu} {approximately}10{sup 13}GeV. Predictions for the ratios of the masses of the gauge and the Higgs bosons to the top quark mass, at experimental energies, are also obtained.

A simple model to estimate the strength of spin and nonspin collective states is presented. The model was inspired by early schematic models based on energy-weighted sum rules and is a useful tool for interpreting experimental data without the complexities of realistic microscopic calculations. The strength of collective states is calculated by assuming that a single collective state completely exhausts the energy-weighted sum rule. 19 refs.

Major trends of the physics program related to the study of hadron structure and hadron spectroscopy at the new high current, high duty cycle electron machines are discussed. It is concluded that planned experiments at these machines may have important impact on our understanding of the strong interaction by studying the internal structure and spectroscopy of the nucleon and lower mass hyperon states.

This report discusses research in the following areas: form factors; mesoniums and glueballs; soliton model of hadrons; color transparency; soliton-soliton interaction; proton spin; and strange quark content of the proton. (LSP)

Newsletter of the Texas Bureau of Disease Control and Epidemiology discussing the news, activities, and events of the organization and other information related to health in Texas.

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"This report isolates the determinants of Texas multifamily construction to identify the factors that led to overbuilding of housing units in the early 1980s and provide information for future planning."

This project addresses the problem of acid mist formed by condensation of sulfuric acid vapor in flue gas from coal-fired utility boilers. Acid mists can sometimes constitute a significant portion of the total particulate emissions from power plants burning high-sulfur coals. Complete condensation of 10 ppM of acid vapor produces a condensed acid mass loading of about 0.02 gr/dscf or 0.03 lb/MBtu, equivalent to the total allowable mass emissions under the revised (1979) New Source Performance Standards (2). The purpose of this project is to develop and demonstrated a compact, wet electrostatic collector for condensed acid mist in power plant flue gas. The project is organized in two phases. Phase I involved the WESP fabrication, laboratory and pilot combustor testing, and computer modeling. Phase II involves the solicitation of a utility demonstration site, preliminary site measurements, and planning for the demonstration test program. Only Phase II work will be addressed in this discussion which includes: site selection, site measurements, computer modeling and demonstration plan, and phase II reporting. 9 refs., 11 figs., 7 tabs.

This project addresses the acid mist that is formed by condensation of sulfuric acid vapor in flue gas from coal-fired utility boilers. An acid mist can be formed whenever the flue gas temperature approaches the prevailing acid dew point. This commonly occurs when the gas is subjected to rapid adiabatic cooling in a wet scrubber system for flue gas desulfurization. Acid mists can also sometimes result from unexpected temperature excursions caused by air inleakage, load cycling, and start-up operations. A wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) is the best control option for acid mist. The mist would blind a fabric filter and attach glass fiber fabrics. A wet ESP is required because the acid would quickly corrode the plates in a conventional dry ESP. The wet ESP also offers the advantages of no rapping reentrainment and no sensitivity to fly ash resistivity. Therefore, this program has been structured around the use of a compact, wet ESP to control acid mist emissions. Progress to date is discussed. 7 refs., 1 fig.