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A definitive investigation of the boron-carbon equilibrium system is being made by x-ray diffraction, metallographic, and thermal analytical techniques. On the basis of metallogaphic and x-ray-diffraction studies it is concluded that boron carbide has a range of solubility from approximately 10 to 20 at.% carbon at 1500 to 2000 deg C. The melting point of the carbide-graphite eutectic was established as 2325 to 2350 deg C. No reversible allotropy of the beta -rhombohedral structure was observed. The solubility of carbon in boron is very small. The melting point of dilute carbon alloys is found to be essentially the same as that of pure boron (2040 to 2050 deg C). No metallogaphic evidence of a three-phase reaction of dilute alloys is observed. (auth)

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The amount of Cf/sup 252/ and intermediate isotopes which could be made from Cm/sup 244/ in a reactor with high neutron flux was calculated. The variations of different isotopes formed in the bombardment as a function of time are described by a series of linear differential equations. The cross sections used were either weighed measured values or values estimated from the amounts of curium and californium isotopes formed in irradiations of heavy elements. The number of atoms of heavy curium isotopes per initial Cm/sup 244/ atom is given as a function of total flux intervals. The buildup of Bk/sup 249/ and the californium isotopes is also shown. (M.C.G.)

Summaries are given of the activities of the Nuclear Chemistry Division during 1960, in radioactivity and nuclear spectroscopy, fission, nuclear reactions, physical chemistry, instrumentation, and chemical engineering. Included are abstracts of graduate theses awarded during 196O for work conducted in the Division. (B.O.G.)

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A condenser, suitable for use in the distillation of metals was designed. The temperature of the condensing surface was established by controlling the pressure over boiling NaK-78 contained within the condenser. Performance was evaluated in test units in which pure bismuth was distilled as the test metal. (auth)

Reduction of small charges of uranium tetrafluoride with magnesium proved to be successful. By hand-tamping of UF/sub 4/-- Mg blend, tap densities ranglng between3.1 and 3.4 g/cc were obtained. The reduction yields for these densities ranged from 72.79 to 93.71%. In the case of machinecompacted UF4-- Mg blend having tap densities from 3.58 to 3.68 g/cc, reduction yields were higher, ranging between 91.45 and 97.2%. Machine-compacted blends gave much more uniform temperature distribution curves during the preheating period, as a result of higher tap densities. The best yields were obtained by firing a machine- compacted blend containing 5% Mg excess at a furnace temperature of 650 deg C, giving an average crude metal yield of 96.3%. However, the high carbon content of 174 ppm in the crude uranium biscuits obtained by compacts reduction, as a result of hydrocarbon binder presence, appeared to be a disadvantage. Attempts were also made to demonstrate the initiation of the reduction reaction at temperatures lower than 500 deg C by taking x-ray-diffraction patterns of the samples of the UF4-- Mg charges heated up to various temperatures. (auth)

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A test was made to obtain a record of radiation contamination levels during core I seed 1 refueling operations. The recorded survey data indicated generally lower radiation levels than had been expected. (J.R.D.)

The development of remote fabrication methods and equipment in which the cooling periods, chemical fission product separation, and complete decontamination of the fuel is not required is discussed. A process designed around precision casting in multiple, glass molds served as a basis for design of refabrication equipment. The injection casting process is used. Procedures and equipment were developed for the remote manufacture of right-cylindrical, uranium alloy fuel pins from the castings. Assembly, welding, and leak testing of the EBR-II fuel rods are described. Methods of sodium bonding and bond testing are described. (M.C.G.)

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Revisions in the reactor system and operating procedures necessary for carrying out a proposed dry critical experiment in the EBR-II are described. The safety aspect of the program is considered. The critical experiment will be conducted in the EBR-II prior to filling the primary system with sodium. The facility, experimental program, operational and experimental procedures, and hazards and plant safety are described. (M.C.G.)

The studies were primarily directed toward selection of the optimum loading for Core lA and a prediction of its properties. Included are analyses of some relevant experiments on Core 1, and prelimlnary modifications of Core 1 to Core lA. The factors which must be considered for the optimum loading determination are discussed. Four different loading pattenrs were investigated, which were considered to span the numerous possibilitles. Adequate cold shutdown was found to be almost unobtainable without the use of boric acid. For this reason, and because the heat transfer and stability limitations are severe, greater weight was given to heat transfer as opposed to control requirements. The use of boron-stainless steel poison strips fastened to the sides of the spike elements is considered insofar as in improving the loading from either the heat transfer or control standpoint. The relatlve advantages and disadvantages of the use of stainless steel fuel followers as opposed to Zircaloy followers are discussed. (B.O.G.)