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Gas chromatographic studies of the relative retention of the sulfur isotopes in carbonyl sulfide, carbon disulfide, and sulfur dioxide (open access)

Gas chromatographic studies of the relative retention of the sulfur isotopes in carbonyl sulfide, carbon disulfide, and sulfur dioxide

A precision gas chromatograph, coupled to a quadrupole mass spectrometer and an on-line computer, was used to study the fractionation on Porasil A of the /sup 32/S//sup 34/S isotopic pair in a variety of sulfur-containing molecules. Carbonyl sulfide (COS) yielded an average ..cap alpha.. value of 1.00074 +- 0.00017 (standard deviation) for the temperature range 25/sup 0/C to 75/sup 0/C. The carbon disulfide (CS/sub 2/) value was 1.00069 +- 0.00023 for the range 53/sup 0/C to 103/sup 0/C, and that for sulfur dioxide (SO/sub 2/) was 1.00090 +- 0.00018 for the range 62/sup 0/C to 112/sup 0/C. Differential thermodynamic data have been reported. A Porapak Q column showed no fractionation of this isotopic pair in these three molecules.
Date: January 18, 1980
Creator: Fetzer, J.C. & Rogers, L.B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Enhanced durability and reactivity for zinc ferrite desulfurization sorbent (open access)

Enhanced durability and reactivity for zinc ferrite desulfurization sorbent

AMAX Research Development Center (AMAX R D) has been investigating methods for enhancing the reactivity and durability of the zinc ferrite desulfurization sorbent. Zinc ferrite sorbents are intended for use in desulfurization of hot coal gas in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) applications. For the present program, the reactivity of the sorbent may be defined as its sulfur sorption capacity at the breakthrough point and at saturation in a bench-scale, fixed-bed reactor. Durability may be defined as the ability of the sorbent to maintain important physical characteristics such As size, strength, and specific surface area during 10 cycles of sulfidation and oxidation.
Date: May 18, 1987
Creator: Jha, M. C.; Baltich, L. K. & Berggren, M. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Status Report of Solar Standards coordinated by the Steering Committee on Solar Energy Standards Development contents (open access)

Status Report of Solar Standards coordinated by the Steering Committee on Solar Energy Standards Development contents

Solar standards are listed for each of the standards writing organizations associated with the Steering Committee. A complete list of approved standards, standards under development, and standards under revision is provided. (WHK)
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mound Facility activities in chemical and physical research: July-December 1979 (open access)

Mound Facility activities in chemical and physical research: July-December 1979

Research is reported in the following fields: isotope separation (Ar, C, He, Kr, Ne, O, Xe), low-temperature research (H intermolecular potential functions, gas analysis in trennschaukel), separation chemistry (/sup 229/Th, /sup 231/Pa, /sup 230/Th, /sup 234/U), separation research (liquid thermal diffusion, Ca isotope separation, molecular beam scattering, mutual diffusion of noble gas mixtures, lithium chemical exchange with cryptands), and calculations in plutonium chemistry (algorithms, valence in natural water). (DLC)
Date: June 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intense transient magnetic-field generation by laser plasma (open access)

Intense transient magnetic-field generation by laser plasma

In a laser system, the return current of a laser generated plasma is conducted near a target to subject that target to the magnetic field thereof. In alternate embodiments the target may be either a small non-fusion object for testing under the magnetic field or a laser-fusion pellet. In the laser-fusion embodiment, the laser-fusion pellet is irradiated during the return current flow and the intense transient magnetic field is used to control the hot electrons thereof to hinder them from striking and heating the core of the irradiated laser-fusion pellet.
Date: August 18, 1981
Creator: Benjamin, R.F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The UNT Digital Library
Workshop on photon activation therapy: proceedings (open access)

Workshop on photon activation therapy: proceedings

This Workshop was held concurrently with an IAEA Research Coordination Meeting on Exploration of the Possibility of High-LET Radiation for Non-conventional Radiotherapy in Cancer. The Workshop on Photon Activation Therapy (PAT) was given as a special session on April 18, as it was thoght PAT might eventually be found to be attractive to developing countries, which is a major concern of the IAEA. An effort was made to bring together representatives of the various groups known to be actively working on PAT; these included investigators from Sweden and Japan as well as the US. It is hoped that this compendium of papers will be of use to those currently active in this developing field, as well as to those who might join this area of endeavor in the future.
Date: April 18, 1985
Creator: Fairchild, R.G. (ed.)
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Silver isotopic anomalies in iron meteorites: cosmic-ray production and other possible sources (open access)

Silver isotopic anomalies in iron meteorites: cosmic-ray production and other possible sources

The sources of excess /sup 107/Ag observed in iron meteorites by Kaiser, Kelly, and Wasserburg (1980) are examined, with emphasis on the reactions of cosmic-ray particles with palladium. The cross sections for the production of the silver isotopes from palladium by energetic cosmic-ray particles are evaluated or estimated and used to calculate spallogenic production rates relative to that of /sup 53/Mn from iron. The upper limit for the production rate of excess /sup 107/Ag by galactic-cosmic-ray particles is 400 atoms/min/kg(Pd) which, over an exposure age of 10/sup 9/ years, would make only 1% of the observed excesses of /sup 107/Ag. Neutron-capture reactions with Pd isotopes produce mainly /sup 109/Ag. Binary fission of a siderophilic superheavy element would be expected to yield more /sup 109/Ag than /sup 107/Ag. An intense proton irradiation in the early solar system probably would produce a lower ratio of (/sup 107/Pd//sup 108/Pd) to (/sup 26/Al//sup 27/Al) than observed in meteorites. Therefore the presence of excess /sup 107/Ag in iron meteorites with large Pd/Ag ratios very likely is due to the incorporation of 6.5 x 10/sup 6/-year /sup 107/Pd of nucleosynthetic origin in these meteorites.
Date: April 18, 1980
Creator: Reedy, R. C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
General purpose computers in real time (open access)

General purpose computers in real time

I see three main trends in the use of general purpose computers in real time. The first is more processing power. The second is the use of higher speed interconnects between computers (allowing more data to be delivered to the processors). The third is the use of larger programs running in the computers. Although there is still work that needs to be done, I believe that all indications are that the online need for general purpose computers should be available for the SCC and LHC machines. 2 figs.
Date: September 18, 1989
Creator: Biel, J.R.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Microscope and method of use (open access)

Microscope and method of use

A method and apparatus for electronically focusing and electronically scanning microscopic specimens are given. In the invention, visual images of even moving, living, opaque specimens can be acoustically obtained and viewed with virtually no time needed for processing (i.e., real time processing is used). And planar samples are not required. The specimens (if planar) need not be moved during scanning, although it will be desirable and possible to move or rotate nonplanar specimens (e.g., laser fusion targets) against the lens of the apparatus. No coupling fluid is needed, so specimens need not be wetted. A phase acoustic microscope is also made from the basic microscope components together with electronic mixers.
Date: August 18, 1981
Creator: Bongianni, W.L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The UNT Digital Library
Increasing the Life of Cutting Fluids Used in the LLNL Machine Shop (open access)

Increasing the Life of Cutting Fluids Used in the LLNL Machine Shop

The objective of this study was to extend the working life of cutting fluids used in metal machining operations at LLNL. The characteristics of the fluids in nine different machines were studied. The pH, bacteria level, percent coolant concentrate, percent tramp oil, and total undissolved solids were monitored on a week-to-week basis for 6 weeks. During this time, the criteria and procedures used for changing the cutting fluids in the machines were also observed. Although the study is incomplete, the following recommendations were made. Cutting fluids should be diluted with deionized water and the concentration of the cutting fluid should be monitored regularly with a refractometer. A bactericide should be added to the cutting fluid. The machines should have a thorough initial cleaning and machine oil leaks should be eliminated. Only one cutting fluid should be used throughout the shop. Methods for removing metal particles from used cutting oils should be investigated. (LCL)
Date: November 18, 1981
Creator: Cadena, C. A.; da Roza, R. A.; Johnson, J. S. & Szidon, R. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advanced gas cooled nuclear reactor materials evaluation and development program. Progress report, October 1, 1979-December 31, 1979 (open access)

Advanced gas cooled nuclear reactor materials evaluation and development program. Progress report, October 1, 1979-December 31, 1979

This report presents the results of work performed from October 1, 1979 through December 31, 1979. Work covered in this report includes the activities associated with the status of the simulated reactor helium supply system, testing equipment and gas chemistry analysis instrumentation and equipment. The progress in the screening test program is described. This includes: screening creep results, weight gain and post-exposure mechanical properties for materials thermally exposed at 750/sup 0/ and 850/sup 0/C (1382/sup 0/ and 1562/sup 0/F). In addition, the status of the data management system is described.
Date: April 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summary of S = 0 dibaryon resonances and candidates (open access)

Summary of S = 0 dibaryon resonances and candidates

Experimental data concerning S = O dibaryon resonances are reviewed, with an emphasis on the nucleon-nucelon system. Structures observed in the ..gamma..d channel, the ..pi..d elastic scattering, pp ..-->.. ..pi..d channel, and other channels are discussed. Experimental data are compared with various theories. The short-range forces can be represented by dibaryon resonances. Further measurements to clarify the understanding of dibaryons are also discussed. 53 refs., 24 figs.
Date: April 18, 1985
Creator: Yokosawa, A.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pu-238 fuel form activities, June 1-30, 1980 (open access)

Pu-238 fuel form activities, June 1-30, 1980

This monthly report for Pu-238 Fuel Form Activities has two main sections: SRP-PuFF Pu-238 Fuel Form Production Processes and SRL Pu-238 Fuel Form Research and Development. The program status, budget information, and milestone information are discussed in each main section. The Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for this program is outlined. Only one monthly report per year is processed for EDB.
Date: July 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hybrid Simulations With Dynamical Quarks: Spectra, Screening and Thermodynamics (open access)

Hybrid Simulations With Dynamical Quarks: Spectra, Screening and Thermodynamics

We summarize simulations made by the Argonne/University of Illinois group using the Hybrid algorithm to include dynamical staggered fermions. Recent work on the mass spectrum and screening effects due to the inclusion of four light flavors of dynamical quarks is presented. We also present a brief overview of what we have learned about the finite temperature chiral phase transition. 5 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.
Date: November 18, 1987
Creator: Sinclair, D. K.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
/sup 238/PuO/sub 2//Mo-50 wt% Re compatibility at 800 and 1000/sup 0/C (open access)

/sup 238/PuO/sub 2//Mo-50 wt% Re compatibility at 800 and 1000/sup 0/C

The compatibility of Mo-50 wt % Re with /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ was investigated after heat treatments of up to 720 days at 800/sup 0/C and 180 days at 1000/sup 0/C. At 800/sup 0/C, a 1-..mu..m thick, continuous layer of molybdenum oxide resulted. At 1000/sup 0/C, the oxide reaction product contained some plutonium and did not appear continuous. At 1000/sup 0/C, a layer of intermetallic formed at the Mo-Re edge, beneath the oxide layer, creating a barrier between the Mo-50 wt % Re and the /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/. The intermetallic layer was promoted by the iron impurity in the /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/.
Date: July 18, 1980
Creator: Schaeffer, D. R. & Teaney, P. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
TSTA compound cryopump (open access)

TSTA compound cryopump

The Tritium System Test Assembly (TSTA), at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, is intended to demonstrate realistic fuel supply and cleanup scenarios for future fusion reactors. The vacuum pumps must be capable of handling large quantities of reactor exhaust gases consisting largely of mixtures of hydrogen and helium isotopes. Cryocondensing pumps will not pump helium at 4.2 K; while cryosorption pumps using molecular sieves or charcoal have good helium pumping speed, the adsorbent clogs with condensed hydrogen while pumping mixtures of both. A solution to this problem is a compound design whereby the first stage condenses the hydrogen and the second, or sorption, stage pumps the helium. The TSTA pump designed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory uses argon gas to cryotrap the helium in the helium-hydrogen mixture. The argon is sprayed directly onto the 4.2 K surface at a rate proportional to the helium flow rate, permitting continuous pumping of the helium-hydrogen mixtures in a single-stage pump. However, the possibility of differential desorption as a first stage in the TSTA gas separation cycle required the inclusion of a first-stage hydrogen isotope condenser. The design, performance, and operating characteristics are discussed.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: Batzer, T. H.; Patrick, R. E. & Call, W. R.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy savings by means of fuel cell electrodes in electro-chemical industries. Progress report, November 1, 1979-January 31, 1980 (open access)

Energy savings by means of fuel cell electrodes in electro-chemical industries. Progress report, November 1, 1979-January 31, 1980

Zinc electrowinning data, obtained with hydrogen depolarized anodes operating in a plant feed electrolyte at 55/sup 0/C, are presented in this quarterly report for investigations involving the following: performance of an anode containing a low platinum loading, i.e. 0.09 mg/cm/sup 2/ instead of the typical 0.33 mg/cm/sup 2/, and an anode catalyzed with palladium instead of platinum; establishment of a feed and bleed system to maintain a constant electrolyte composition; exploratory experiments on the effect of the rate and mode of electrolyte flow on the quality of the zinc plate at high current densities; performance of the anode with feeds of varying degrees of purification pre-treatment, and containing either 50 or 150 g/l Zn/sup + +/; the effect upon cell voltage of decreasing the hydrogen flowrate to the anode by dilution of the feed gas with nitrogen; the effect upon cell voltage of increasing the back pressure of the hydrogen gas fed to the anode; the effect upon energy consumption and current efficiency of varying the current density and the Zn/sup + +/ concentration; trace elemental analysis of a cathodic zinc plate of commercial-size thickness, as produced using the catalytic H/sub 2/ anode; further comparison of the effects of feed …
Date: April 18, 1980
Creator: Bar-Ilan, A.; Juda, W.; Allen, R.J. & Lindstrom, R.W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Availability of enriched stable isotopes: present status and future prospects (open access)

Availability of enriched stable isotopes: present status and future prospects

The Electromagnetic Isotope Enrichment Facility (EMIEF) is currently used to produce 225 enriched stable isotopes of 50 elements. Among these are included most of the known elements with stable isotopes except for the noble gases, certain light elements, monisotopic elements, etc. The EMIEF can also be used to produce enriched samples of radioactive species, most notably the isotopes of uranium and plutonium. These enriched materials are placed in either the Sales Inventory of in the Research Materials Collection (RMC). The materials in the Sales Inventory are for sale to anyone on a first come, first served basis. Prices in the most recent catalog range from $0.05/mg for 99.8% /sup 140/Ce to $1,267/mg for 98.5% /sup 176/Lu. The materials in the RMC are made available to US researchers (or groups that include a US investigator) on a loan basis for use in non-destructive experiments and applications. In addition, certain samples have been provided to European investigators for cross-section studies through the auspices of EURATOM and the European-American Nuclear Data Committee. The status of the enriched isotopes included in the Sales Inventory is tabulated where isotopes are listed that are either not available or are in insufficient quantity or quality to meet …
Date: September 18, 1986
Creator: Hoff, R.W.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Near-real-time actinide concentrations via energy dispersive XRFA for process control and material accountability (open access)

Near-real-time actinide concentrations via energy dispersive XRFA for process control and material accountability

A Co-57 based XRFA system has been installed on-line at ICPP to monitor uranium concentrations after first cycle decontamination. A small, medium, or large collimator is used to restrict fission product (fp) background count rates. Using two 50 mCi sources, 1 gU/1 can be measured to +-2% in 10 min with the medium collimator. A computer-based MCA runs the system automatically, controls an insertable U foil (allows calibration anytime) and an automatic W shutter (permits removal of fp background); prints hourly mean U concentrations and a daily log of past 24-h means. Co-57 sources are changed annually in 1 min without disassembly of a lead-steel enclosure that surrounds the de-entrainment tank and XRFA assembly.
Date: November 18, 1983
Creator: Camp, D. C.; Ruhter, W. D.; Johnson, C. E. & Piper, T. C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Piece of Lace From the Texas Fashion Collection]

Photograph of a section of lace from a garment in the Texas Fashion Collection.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Close-Up Textile Sample]

Photograph of a patterned textile in the fashion collection.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Floral Lace Detail]

Photograph of a piece of floral lace and embroidery on a garment.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Rhinestone Detail]

Photograph of an area of rhinestone detail on a garment in the Texas Fashion Collection.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Rhinestone Detail]

Photograph of an area of floral rhinestone detail on a garment from the Texas Fashion Collection.
Date: August 18, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library