Grain Refinement of the As-Cast Uranium-5 w/o Chromium Alloy by Heat Treatment (open access)

Grain Refinement of the As-Cast Uranium-5 w/o Chromium Alloy by Heat Treatment

Introduction: "The uranium-5 w/o chromium alloy has been intensively investigated for use in a power reactor in the as-cast condition. However, when cast sample fuel elements were subjected to irradiation, their stability was found to be unsatisfactory. In order to improve the behavior of the alloy, a program of grain refinement by heat treatment was begun. The effect of chill casting on the heat-treated grain size was also investigated."
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Rough, Frank A. & Bauer, Arthur A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Determination of Particle Size Distribution and Surface Area by Photometry (open access)

Determination of Particle Size Distribution and Surface Area by Photometry

The following report describes procedures taken to utilize the photelometer to procure the most rapid and reliable determinations, but the goal of the tests presented was to create satisfactory dispersions of particles to analyze.
Date: May 13, 1948
Creator: King, D. R. & Panowski, J. B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1962 (open access)

Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1962

The following report is part of a series of quarterly reports discussing investigations on the development of zirconium-base alloys having corrosion resistance and strength superior to Zircaloy-2 and/or development of materials of equivalent corrosion resistance by exhibiting enhanced strength. This report covers the period between May 29 and June 18 of 1958, made by the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM).
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Weinstein, Daniel & Holtz, F. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The solvent-extraction performance of small scale redox IA columns using Fenske helix packing, ammonium nitrate salting agent, and unirradiated uranium (open access)

The solvent-extraction performance of small scale redox IA columns using Fenske helix packing, ammonium nitrate salting agent, and unirradiated uranium

A report which deals with the Redox IA Column studies made in small-scale columns packed with 3/16-in. Fenske helices and using NH4NO3 salting agent.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Woodfield, F. W.; Bradley, J. G.; Switzer, W. O. & Merrill, E. T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Applied Potential Corrosion of Aluminum and 18-8 Stainless Steel Alloys (open access)

Applied Potential Corrosion of Aluminum and 18-8 Stainless Steel Alloys

Introduction: In anticipation of the design of equipment for heat transfer tests, a series of short exposure corrosion tests was initiated in an effort to determine the order of magnitude of the corrosion involved. Information was required on the effect on corrosion rates of applying a potential between two concentric tubes, the annulus between them containing condensate water.
Date: March 13, 1930
Creator: Sanborn, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Hydrolysis of Tributyl Phosphate Ad Its Effect on the Purex Process (open access)

The Hydrolysis of Tributyl Phosphate Ad Its Effect on the Purex Process

From abstract: "The rate of hydrolysis of TBP and the effect of the hydrolysis products in the Purex Process have been studied. Hydrolytic conditions may be encountered in the process which would lead to formation of dibutyl phosphoric acid, causing significant losses of tetravalent plutonium in stripping. This situation may be easily alleviated by reducing and stripping the plutonium in the trivalent state."
Date: December 13, 1951
Creator: Reilly, V. J. & Lanham, W. B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Relative Yields of Nitrogen-17 Produced by 190-Mev Deuteron Bombardment (open access)

Relative Yields of Nitrogen-17 Produced by 190-Mev Deuteron Bombardment

"Yields of N¹⁷ relative to that produced in LiF have been measured in the 190-Mev deflected deuteron and the 380-Mev alpha beams of the 184-inch synchrocyclotron. The measurements have been performed in all the light elements from 0 through V, with the exception of Sc and the noble gases. In addition, yields were measured in the separated isotopes of Mg...Comparisons are made with other types of yield studies performed with neutrons and protons, and the areas of agreement are noted."
Date: April 13, 1955
Creator: Chupp, Warren William
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion Tests : SAE 1010 Mild Steel in Synthetic Neutralized Redox Waste Solution (open access)

Corrosion Tests : SAE 1010 Mild Steel in Synthetic Neutralized Redox Waste Solution

From introduction: "This report gives the results of a 1000-hour corrosion test of SAE 1010, low carbon steel, in synthetic Redox waste solutions...The present test was designed to obtain corrosion rates for waste solution temperatures of 180 F, 200 F, and 220 F in solutions neutralized to pH values of 11, 12, and 13.
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: Endow, Noborn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Method for Treating Hydrogen Displacement Effects in Critical Mass Measurements (open access)

Proposed Method for Treating Hydrogen Displacement Effects in Critical Mass Measurements

This report discusses a proposed method for treating the effect of increasing critical mass of plutonium solutions, which occurs when hydrogen density is reduced by dilution with heavier nuclei.
Date: May 13, 1952
Creator: Gast, Paul F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Epoxy Resin Casting of Dry-Type High-Voltage Transformers, Bushings, and Potheads (open access)

Epoxy Resin Casting of Dry-Type High-Voltage Transformers, Bushings, and Potheads

The following report describes the process of epoxy resin casting of high-voltage transformers, bushings, and potheads.
Date: January 13, 1955
Creator: Park, Charles W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion Test of Type 502 Stainless Steel (open access)

Corrosion Test of Type 502 Stainless Steel

The following report provides complete data and test procedure from hot water corrosion tests of type 502 stainless steel.
Date: August 13, 1952
Creator: Zimmerman, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hanford Works Analytical Manual for Reactor Process Water (open access)

Hanford Works Analytical Manual for Reactor Process Water

Purpose: "The Hanford Works Analytical Manual for Process Water is designed to specify the analytical methods to be applied for control purposes in the Reactor Section, Process Sub-Section laboratories. The procedures are in general form and serve as references rather than outlined laboratory instructions. The manual us designed to replace the "Hanford Works Manual," HW-12862."
Date: February 13, 1953
Creator: Hanford Works
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of Sulfamic Acid Tank Valve Failures (open access)

Investigation of Sulfamic Acid Tank Valve Failures

This report examines the failure of two 18-8 grade stainless steel gate valves used in sulfamic acid and determines the cause of the failures through a series of tests.
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: Endow, N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Equation of State of Solids at Low Temperature (open access)

The Equation of State of Solids at Low Temperature

Technical report describing and evaluating the the three experimental methods for obtaining equation of state data at low temperatures; (1) approximate measurement of the PVT relationship by a piston-displacement technique, (2) the measurement of a heat capacity at constant volume as a function of molar volume and temperature, and (3) direct measurement of the pressure variation of the elastic constants using ultrasonic techniques. X-ray methods also might be applicable.
Date: October 13, 1961
Creator: Bernardes, N. (Newton), 1931- & Swenson, C. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
High Voltage Electron Beam Welding of W-RE Thermocouples (open access)

High Voltage Electron Beam Welding of W-RE Thermocouples

A series of W-5 Re/W-26 Re thermocouples have been electron beam welded at the Hamilton Standard Division at our request. This technical report is a summary of our evaluation of these joints. These weldments did exhibit incomplete fusion in cap welds and some porosity in undesirable lead junction shapes. In fairness, this was a single attempt to make a difficult joint, and the objective of ungrounded 1/16 OD clad joints was met. As noted by Hamilton, two changes are necessary to improve this joint design: (1) swaging to forming the clad end rather than crimping prior to cap welding. (2) using a fixture with rotary motion on a tilting axis.
Date: December 13, 1962
Creator: Doyle, J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Crystal Densities of Uranium Chlorides (open access)

Crystal Densities of Uranium Chlorides

Abstract: "Using xylene as the densimetric solvent, the crystal densities have been determined by the pyknometric method for the following chlorides, UCl3, UCl4, UCl6(UCl4), UCl6 and U02Cl2."
Date: December 13, 1946
Creator: Sterett, C. C. & Calkins, V. P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fast Neutron Effects on Du Pont 1290 Film (open access)

Fast Neutron Effects on Du Pont 1290 Film

Abstract: "Fast neutron effects on a widely used x-ray film have been investigated. The neutron flux was provided by the (d, t) reaction of a Cockcroft-Walton accelerator. Integrated exposures to 10-10 n/cm-2 were given the film. It was found that perturbations on film that were pre-exposed to Co-60 gamma rays from 10 to 2000 r were negligible. Simultaneous exposure of neutrons plus gammas also indicated negligible effect on the film insofar as the gamma dose was concerned."
Date: June 13, 1958
Creator: Block, Seymour & Hughes, Lewis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental Rolling of Uranium : Lackawanna No. 3 (open access)

Experimental Rolling of Uranium : Lackawanna No. 3

The following report is one of a series of rolling tests to establish the rolling process for Feed Materials Production Center at Fernold, Ohio. The primary objective of this program is to find a mechanically feasible process for continuous rolling of uranium.
Date: December 13, 1951
Creator: Riches, J. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Demonstration of D₂O Moderated Demonatration Reactor (open access)

Preliminary Demonstration of D₂O Moderated Demonatration Reactor

The objective of this report is to analyze the basic engineering problems involved in the design of a pressurized demonatration reactor to be moderated and cooled with heavy water. Two fundamental concepts of this reactor, here referred to as the HWER, are as follows: (1) a tank-type reactor, in which the moderator pressure is maintained at or near atmospheric conditions, and (2) a pressurized vessel-type reactor in which the moderator pressure is maintained at 1000 to 1300 psi. The fuel and primary coolant channels in either case will be designed for an internal pressure pressure of 1000 to 13000 psi.
Date: September 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Harold S.; Marinos, D. & Newell, Glen A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Test of Heater and Cooler Concepts for OCR-ORR Loop, Design 4 (open access)

Test of Heater and Cooler Concepts for OCR-ORR Loop, Design 4

High heat flux electrical cartridge heaters were tested with direct air cooling under simulated ORR Loop conditions. The cartridges and the heater design were found to be satisfactory. A gas cooled of concentric pipe design utilizing air, water, and air-water mixtures as the coolant was also evaluated and found to be satisfactory.
Date: July 13, 1959
Creator: Kelley, W. H., Jr. & Storto, E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiochemical Investigation of the Spontaneous Fission of Cm²⁴² (open access)

Radiochemical Investigation of the Spontaneous Fission of Cm²⁴²

Report discussing the distribution of mass in the spontaneous fission of Cm²⁴², which was investigated by a radiochemical determination of the fission yields of twenty-one nuclides ranging in mass from 91 to 140. "Corrections for absorption, scattering, geometry, decay, and fractional saturation were applied to obtain saturation disintegration rates, which, with the known fission rate of the source, give the fission yields."
Date: March 13, 1953
Creator: Steinberg, E. P. & Glendenin, Lawrence E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stability for inhomogeneous difference schemes (open access)

Stability for inhomogeneous difference schemes

Abstract. The Equivalence Theorem of P. Lax is extended to difference schemes for initial-value problems for linear inhomogeneous PDE with linear inhomogeneous boundary values and for boundary-value problems.
Date: July 13, 1960
Creator: Seidman, Thomas I.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparation of Anhydrous Vanadium Trifluoride (open access)

Preparation of Anhydrous Vanadium Trifluoride

Report discussing a procedure for the preparation of anhydrous vanadium trifluoride. From abstract: "By selecting proper operating conditions and equipment, a method of preparation was devised such that anhydrous vanadium trifluoride of high purity was produced reliably in five pound batches." The method of preparation involves manipulating the starting material, vanadium pentoxide.
Date: March 13, 1950
Creator: Mackey, T. S. & Johnsson, K. O.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library