Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for April 1949 (open access)

Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for April 1949

Report discussing the progress made on a research project for the preparation of ductile zirconium during April 1949.
Date: May 13, 1949
Creator: DiPietro, W. O.; Findlay, G. R. & Mellen, G. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for September 1949 (open access)

Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for September 1949

Abstract: A report was submitted describing the apparatus which is proposed for further dissociation experiments and approval for necessary construction was requested. While awaiting approval, detailed designs were completed and some experimental work necessary for this design was carried out. The casting equipment was modified in accordance with experimental work for casting of zirconium. The apparatus was tested and it was found possible to form and withdraw and ingot of zirconium.
Date: October 10, 1949
Creator: DiPietro, W. O.; Findlay, G. R. & Stauffer, R. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for November 1949 (open access)

Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for November 1949

Report discussing the progress made on a research project for the preparation of ductile zirconium during November 1949.
Date: December 10, 1949
Creator: DiPietro, W. O.; Findlay, G. R. & Stauffer, R. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for January 1950 (open access)

Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for January 1950

Abstract: A new feeder chute on the continuous casting apparatus, and the use of outgassed zirconium chips resulted in a stable arc and quiet pool. Ingots up to 9 1/2 inches in length were made, and some correlation between tension on the ingot and the "necking" effect was determined. Conversions of zirconium iodide to zirconium in the arc dissociation apparatus ran from 41 to 48.2 percent with a maximum of 474 grams of metal produced in 4 hours.
Date: February 10, 1950
Creator: DiPietro, W. O.; Findlay, G. R. & Moore, J. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for February 1950 (open access)

Preparation of Ductile Zirconium: Progress Report for February 1950

Abstract: A tungsten tipped electrode has been used in the continuous casting arc furnace for a 25 minute period during which a 12 inch length of ingot was made. Thermocouple junctions within the mold wall have been improved to give mold zone temperature. A total of 10 iodide dissociation runs have been conducted using feed rates of .62-22.7 lbs ZrI₄ per hour with attendant conversion efficiencies of 97.7-16.4% and zirconium yields of 255-41.2 grams per hour. A curve expressing these data for an arbitrarily selected set of conditions is presented.
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: DiPietro, W. O.; Findlay, G. R. & Moore, J. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library