A report on using aluminum titanate as a ceramic materiel.

"This document includes papers covering technical problems involved in the design, construction and operation of the APPR-1" (p. 4).

Various hazards associated with the APPR-1.

Construction of a linear accelerator which increases the energy of protons from a 4 Mev Van de Graaff injector to a final energy of 31.5 Mev.

From abstract: "This section, Part II, extends the comparison of two ceramic fuel systems to include the fuel cycle cost comparison in greater detail particularly with respect to fabrication and reprocessing unit costs."

Analytical methods for the presence of the refractory substances in sodium are described.

An experimental program to evaluate the performance of FCR and EFCR fuel during transient operation is outlined, and the initial series of tests are described in some detail. Test results from five experiments in the TREAT reactor, using 1-in. OD SS-clad UO₂ fuel specimens, are compared with regard to fuel temperatures, mechanical integrity, and post-irradiation appearance. Incipient fuel pin failure limits for transients are identified with maximum fuel temperatures in the range of 7000 deg F. Multiple transient damage to the cladding is likely for transients above the melting point of the fuel.

Air filter and rainwater collections of atmospheric fall-out were made at Atlanta, Georgia; Urbana, Illinois; Topeka, Kansas; Fort Worth, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee. Collections reflect the effects of the radioactive cloud from the Nevada tests.

Abstract: "This final report discusses the project objectives and the manner in which these were attained in connection with the design and manufacture of the Austin Beta-Gamma Hand and Foot checker (Fig 1). Improvements incorporated to conform the equipment to modern production methods, as well as practical changes to achieve automatic operation and increased stability and to facilitate and simplify maintenance procedures, are covered in detail. The report also includes photographs (Figs. 2 and 3) and a schematic diagram of the final product (Fig. 4)" (p. 1)

Progress report discussing the activities in "a program of studies of nutron-deficient isotopes using the techniques of gamma-ray spectroscopy" (abstract).

Report documenting ongoing research and developments at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Gas-Cooled Reactor Project.

The objectives for this study were to determine fuel fabrication and assembly costs in a large nuclear power industry for several reactors, fuel rod sizes, and fuel materials.

An effort to develop a control on the air velocity at the door opening of a fume hood.

From abstract: "This work amplified previous design studies by considering accidents of greater severity, automatic limiting devices to preclude safety action, and more realistic parameters based on operating experience."

Progress report discussing projects and work completed by the University of Michigan Department of Chemistry 1957-1958.

Observation of the long-term effects of weathering on 10 nuclear craters over periods as long as 12 years.

An electromagnetic eddy current instrument is described that is capable of measuring copper and nickel plating 1 to 8 mils thick plated on bismuth mandrils of various sizes and shapes.

Report that describes work performed by by the Hanford Laboratories Operation on the Plutonium Recycle Program during the Fiscal Year.

Review of previous work is presented in addition to the results of recent studies concerning loss of primary coolant when the system is cold and pressurized and the problem of supplying adequate cooling following the injection of light water.

From abstract: "Post-irradiation examination consisted of dimensional measurements, gamma scans, determination of fission gas release, visual examination of the fuel, measurement central voids, and metallographic examination of selected samples.

Symposium proceedings regarding long-term storage of highly radioactive wastes resulting from nuclear reactors.

Abstract: "A general description is given of the permanent zirconium plant at Y-12. Equipment is described and materials of construction are listed. Photographs illustrating principal equipment and reduced construction drawings are also presented. Operating conditions and costs information are listed."

From introduction: "This document discusses the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of a second generation shim rod assembly, and testing of a second generation shim rod assembly prototype for use in the Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor."

From note: "Report discussing the history of the research of potassium 40 and its radioactivity, as well as the author's own investigations into the isotope."