Capture Cross Section of Si for Thermal Neutrons (open access)

Capture Cross Section of Si for Thermal Neutrons

The following report analyzes different values and measurements that give the same results for the captured cross section of thermal neutrons for Si.
Date: May 6, 1942
Creator: Coon, J. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Diffusion Length and the Utilization of Thermal Neutrons in a Heterogeneous Pile (open access)

The Diffusion Length and the Utilization of Thermal Neutrons in a Heterogeneous Pile

Abstract: "An accurate calculation is given for the quantity which corresponds to the diffusion length in the theory of the pile. The procedure is to establish a relationship between the diffusion length and the change in thermal utilization from a pile with infinite sides to one with sides of a finite length. The calculation of this change in the thermal utilization is then carried through. Approximation to the answer and numerically exact calculations are given in the report. The results show that for radif very near the optimum values the exact diffusion length is slightly larger than the one obtained from the usual formula...However, over most of the range of radii the exact diffusion length is smaller than the approximate one."
Date: October 6, 1943
Creator: Plass, Gilbert N.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report No. EC-2, Dated from March 24, 1943 to November 5, 1943, Contained in the Engineer's Log Book (open access)

Report No. EC-2, Dated from March 24, 1943 to November 5, 1943, Contained in the Engineer's Log Book

This technical report consists of day by day experimental data reported in Engineer's Log book, Electro-Chemistry Department, supporting Report No. EC-11 dated November 15, 1944, by W. L. Grube, Research Laboratories Division, General Motors Corporation.
Date: November 6, 1943
Creator: Grube, William L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of Radiation on the Corrosion of Metals by Water (open access)

The Effect of Radiation on the Corrosion of Metals by Water

Technical report. Long-time tests have been made on the effect of various types of radiation on the corrosion of 2S aluminum in simulated W water. In no case was any acceleration of corrosion by the radiation observed; the effect of radiation, if any, appeared to be a protective one. Deuteron irradiation did accelerate the corrosion of mild steel at low flow rates in hot water of pH 6 to 7, but no appreciable effect was observed with copper, stainless steel, or tuballoy. The general theory of the effect of radiation on corrosion is discussed, with the conclusion that no acceleration of corrosion by radiation is to be expected in most cases of practical interest.
Date: July 6, 1944
Creator: Allen, A. O. (Augustine O.); Bowman, M. C.; Goldowski, Nathalie; Larson, R. G. & Treiman, L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computed Values of X-Ray Lines and Limits for the Trans-Uranic Elements (open access)

Computed Values of X-Ray Lines and Limits for the Trans-Uranic Elements

Report detailing values of x-ray lives and limits for trans-uranic elements. Formulas and methods are detailed throughout the report.
Date: September 6, 1944
Creator: Monk, Ardis T. & Allison, Samuel King
System: The UNT Digital Library
Factors Affecting the Precipitation of Tubanyl Peroxide from Gunk Solutions at Reduced Temperatures (open access)

Factors Affecting the Precipitation of Tubanyl Peroxide from Gunk Solutions at Reduced Temperatures

The following report presents data from the investigations on discovering factors affecting the precipitation of tubanyl peroxide from Alpha and Beta gunk solutions at reduced temperatures.
Date: March 6, 1945
Creator: Brown, K. B.; Swanson, D. M.; Wagner, E. L. & Miller, A. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Precipitation of Lanthanum from Solution in the Presence of Radiation (open access)

The Precipitation of Lanthanum from Solution in the Presence of Radiation

Abstract. In order to anticipate radiation - chemical effects in solutions of active lanthanum, various solutions and suspensions containing lanthanum were irradiated with an electron beam. Separation of lanthanum from barium by the alcoholic HCl method is not rendered less efficient by radiation, although considerable gas evolution occurs. Suspensions of lanthanum as hydroxide and as ferrocyanide are not appreciably solubilized by radiation. Lanthanum oxalate is decomposed by radiation, is partially thrown into solution, and finally dissolves completely when all the excess oxalate ion in the solution has been destroyed.
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Penneman, R. A. (Robert Allen), 1919-; Ghormley, J. A.; Gordon, S.; Leaf, B. & Allen, A. O. (Augustine O.)
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reclamation of Contaminated Diffusion Pump Oil and Removal of Tuballoy Therefrom (open access)

Reclamation of Contaminated Diffusion Pump Oil and Removal of Tuballoy Therefrom

Abstract: The possibilities for the removal of tuballoy from diffusion pump oil and reclamation of the oils for reuse are discussed. The report includes specifications of practical equipment, operating instructions, photographs and diagrams of the necessary construction details.
Date: December 6, 1945
Creator: Lee, J. E. Jr. & Susano, C. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Separation of Tuballoy From Tantalum by Chlorination Distillation Process (open access)

Separation of Tuballoy From Tantalum by Chlorination Distillation Process

Abstract: Tuballoy can be effectively separated from tantalum filaments by chlorination of the filaments and subsequent distillation and condensation of tantalum chloride. Apparatus for chlorination of filaments and distillation separation in one unit is under consideration. Chemical methods of separation of tuballoy from distillation residues are being tested.
Date: February 6, 1946
Creator: Adams, R. H.; Rogers, J. A.; Wagner, E. L. & Miller, A. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mass Spectrometric Determination of Isotopic Ratio with Varying Ion Beam Intensity (open access)

Mass Spectrometric Determination of Isotopic Ratio with Varying Ion Beam Intensity

Summary: "An apparatus is described which applies alternate pulses from two ion beams to a galvanometer network. The isotopic ratio is read directly from a potentiometer. The comparison is independent of ion beam intensity. This method is not practical for application to the standard Nier assay instrument because of the low ion currents normally used. It is suggested that this comparison method may have utility in a spectrometer utilizing a high intensity ion source such as capillary ore or condensed spark."
Date: March 6, 1946
Creator: Cameron, Alan E. & White, J. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Chemical Effects of Nuclear Transformations (open access)

The Chemical Effects of Nuclear Transformations

This technical report is divided into two sections addressing two different chemical effects of nuclear transformations. The first section discusses the beta decay of lanthanum to cerium. The second section discusses the beta decay of selenium to bromine.
Date: June 6, 1946
Creator: Coryell, Charles D. (Charles Du Bois), 1912-1971; Gest, H.; Edwards, R. R. & Davies, T. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Recovery From Salvage Residue by Fluorination in Vertical Reactors (open access)

Recovery From Salvage Residue by Fluorination in Vertical Reactors

Report discussing trial runs of a method of recovery of uranium from salvage residue. The method involves hydrofluorination of the residue to remove large quantities of interfering silicates, followed by a fluorination treatment to remove uranium.
Date: September 6, 1946
Creator: Stevenson, K., Jr.; Blasewitz, A. G. & Clewett, G. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Progress Report on Carnotite Studies; Carbonate Processes: September 1949 (open access)

Progress Report on Carnotite Studies; Carbonate Processes: September 1949

This is a progress report on the carbonate process, compiled by the chemical development department of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation's Y-12 plant, covering the month of September, 1949. In the previous month, the problem of immediate interest to the Monticello operation were listed. Projects that were left incomplete during that time were continued during this month, as well as a brief investigation of the process in which raw ore is leached with sodium carbonate, the sands and slime separated, the sands leached with acid, and the slimes roasted in a pellitized form.
Date: October 6, 1949
Creator: Brown, K. B. & Coleman, C. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radioactive Isotopes of Bismuth (open access)

Radioactive Isotopes of Bismuth

Five isotopes of bismuth occur in nature. Using particle accelerators providing helium ions up to 40 Mev in energy and deuterons up to 20 Mev in energy, it was possible to produce and identify two artificial radioactive isotopes. With the advent of the 184-inch Berkeley syncho-cyclotron and its hundreds of Mev energies, it was possible to form highly neutron-deficient bismuth isotopes extending more than ten mass units below stable Bi(209).
Date: April 6, 1950
Creator: Neumann, H. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of Alternate Solvents for Diethyl Ether in the Extraction of Uranium From Mallinckrodt Type Ore Feeds (open access)

Evaluation of Alternate Solvents for Diethyl Ether in the Extraction of Uranium From Mallinckrodt Type Ore Feeds

Abstract: Technical report describing an evaluation of solvents for use in the extraction of uranium from Mallinckrodt type ore feeds.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: Runion, T. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of Alternate Solvents for Diethyl Ether in the Extraction of Uranium From Mallinckrodt Type Ore Feeds (open access)

Evaluation of Alternate Solvents for Diethyl Ether in the Extraction of Uranium From Mallinckrodt Type Ore Feeds

Technical report evaluating solvents for use in the extraction of uranium from Mallinckrodt type ore feeds. Re-evaluates the Mallinckrodt process in the light of the more recent solvent extraction development that has been carried out at various AEC sites.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: Runion, T. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Some Protactinium Compounds and the Metal (open access)

Preparation of Some Protactinium Compounds and the Metal

Report discussing methods for preparing various protactinium compounds, including protactinium oxides, tetrafluoride, and oxysulfide. Additionally, a method for making the protactinium metal is mentioned.
Date: April 6, 1951
Creator: Sellers, Philip A.; Fried, Sherman; Elson, Robert E. & Zachariasen, William H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transient Temperatures in Flat Plates (open access)

Transient Temperatures in Flat Plates

Calculations presented were done to determine what maximum temperature gradients and stresses would be in typical designs of flat thorium plates, 100 mils thick and coolled on both sides by NaK.
Date: April 6, 1951
Creator: Hanson, Donald N.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Crystal Structure of Uranium Tetrafluoride (open access)

The Crystal Structure of Uranium Tetrafluoride

Fourier refinement analysis of the uranium parameters in uranium tetrafluoride.
Date: June 6, 1951
Creator: Burbank, R. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
FMPC Solvent Treatment Area - Process Design (open access)

FMPC Solvent Treatment Area - Process Design

This memorandum presents the process design for the solvent reast area of the Feed Materials Production Center. The purpose ofthe transmittal is to provide the basis for the detailed mechanical design and layout of this section of the refinery. Drawings, flowsheets, and specifications are included.
Date: July 6, 1951
Creator: Pfeiffer, Carl & Maerker, John B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Suggested Correction to Age-Diffusion Equation as Used by the ANP Physics Group (open access)

Suggested Correction to Age-Diffusion Equation as Used by the ANP Physics Group

Report presenting a correction to an age-diffusion equation used by ANP Physics Group, as well as a test calculation using the corrected equation.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Coveyou, R. R. & Macauley, B. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geological Investigation of the Trachyte District, Henry Mountains, Utah (open access)

Geological Investigation of the Trachyte District, Henry Mountains, Utah

Abstract: Uranium-vanadium ore has long been known in the Trachyte district. Production started in 1913 and has been erratic and intermittent to date. Until recently, practically all production from the Henry Mountains area has come from the Trachyte district.
Date: December 6, 1951
Creator: Brooke, Gerald L.; Shirley, Raymond F. & Swanson, Melvin A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geological investigations report of the Trachyte District, Henry Mountains, Utah (open access)

Geological investigations report of the Trachyte District, Henry Mountains, Utah

Report of geological investigations of the Trachyte District of the Henry Mountains in Utah
Date: December 6, 1951
Creator: Brooke, Gerald L.; Shirley, Raymond F. & Swanson, Melvin A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cyclotron Component Design Technical Reports (open access)

Cyclotron Component Design Technical Reports

From introduction: The study of cyclotron-magnet design presented here is directed toward attaining a large ratio of energy in the ion beam with respect to cost. Alternatively, the goal may be regarded as a smaller, more convenient apparatus. These two objectives are not completely incompatible; a design that is more economical than the usual is also smaller. The best design of a cyclotron can be obtained only by considering the problem as a whole. The conditions necessary to maintain an ion beam, the conditions required for the operation of the oscillator, and a host of other problems influence the design of the magnet. It is assumed in this paper that the "other problems" can be satisfactorily solved, if the gap has a suitable geometry and the field a suitable space dependence.
Date: February 6, 1952
Creator: Foss, M. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library