Semiannual Progress report of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Chemistry Division providing updates on various projects, experiments, and other work in inorganic and physical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical physics, chemistry of separation processes, radiation chemistry, and reactor chemistry.

Much of the shielding work carried out with the Bulk Shielding Reactor (BSR) has yielded data of particular interest for the design of swimming pool type reactors, However, it is often difficult for a reactor designer to locate such data since it may be recorded in a report primarily concerned with shielding problems. Therefore, this memorandum presents a bibliography of reports from the Bulk Shielding Facility arranged according to the application of data to the various aspects of reactor design.

In October 1959, a combination testing station developed at HAPO was reported to the Sheath committee. This testing station consisted of electronic instrumentation and mechanical scanning equipment to check coextruded fuel elements (rod and tube) for clad thickness, clad integrity, bond, and core integrity. The clad tests are performed by eddy current methods and the other are ultrasonic.

A previous study has been completed on the buildup and decay of xenon poisoning in the PRTR by simulating the reactor as a single region. The results of this study indicated that a study using a more refined model of the reactor would be valuable.

In the past year, exploratory data have been taken to determine the relative solubilities of hydrogen and deuterium in various solvents in the vicinity of room temperature and atmospheric pressure. This investigation is one phase of a program to determine the feasibility of separating deuterium from hydrogen by means of rectified absorption.

This twenty-sixth quarterly report of the research and development activities of the Radiological Sciences Department, Hanford Atomic Products Operation, as before, includes some items charged to control but included for general interest. Such are identified as "not charged to research". The previous report of this series was numbered HW-41026 January 11, 1956.

A comprehensive review by Mentor Nancy Walkup following a meeting with key stakeholders, including the School-Based Team Member (SBTM), Bill Parks, Barbara Krishnan, and Amy H at Daggett School.

A comprehensive mentor review for the leadership team at Oakhurst School. Offering a thorough assessment of the team's performance, accomplishments, and areas for growth, the review is designed to provide constructive feedback and support ongoing professional development.

Technical report covering (1) analysis of uranium bromide and chloride samples, (2) the ferric-nitrate method of analyzing uranium fluorides for fluorine, (3) spectrographic determination of boron, cadmium and manganese in magnesium metal, (4) service analyses. contributions to other problems, (5) attempted preparation of uranous oxyfluoride, and (6) corrections in previous reports.

Experiments are described in which the pile-induced changes in electrical resistivity and elastic modulus of graphite were investigated as functions of the sample temperature during bombardment and the amount of bombardment. The data are for relatively low bombardment times (up to ca. 20 L-units) and temperatures (up to 340*C) and are not sufficiently extensive to permit unequivocal conclusions.

Form 1120, U. S. corporation income tax return of 1955 for Texas Cotton Industries. The return includes all necessary schedules and financial statements. The Form 7004, application for automatic extension to file, is also attached.

Form 1120, U. S. corporation income tax return of 1955 for Texas Cotton Industries. The return includes all necessary schedules and financial statements. The Form 7004, application for automatic extension to file, is also attached.

This report presents the results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Joplin quadrangle, Kansas/Missouri. Field laboratory data is provided for 736 groundwater and 714 stream sediment samples.

Imperial Sugar Company memorandum for the signing of a contract.

Imperial Sugar Company memorandum for sugar distribution.

Sugar Stock and Sales report for Imperial Sugar Company including a list of sugar sales for the date showing the amounts and estimated balance separated by location, raw sugar, and refined sugar sales.

Imperial Sugar Company memorandum for sugar distribution.

Report from The Imperial Sugar Company discussing withdrawals on a completed business day with company names and withdrawal amounts.

Imperial Sugar Company memorandum for sugar distribution.

From abstract: "The formation constants of the RChOH- species, formed by interaction of individual rare-earth nitrilotriacetate species and KOH at 25°C and an ionic strength of 0.1, have been determined by the potentiometric method, i.e., computed from the pH values of equilibrium mixtures containing varying proportions of rare-earth complex and base. The relationship of these constants to the ion-exchange separation of rare earths at high pH has been discussed."

Sugarland Industries balance sheet covering details for deposits and withdrawals.

This is a catalog of all samples which have been collected and the presently available results of chemical and other analyses. Types covered include: air quality, water quality, ecosystem quality, subsidence and seismicity, remotely sensed data, socioeconomic effects, and measurements of radioactivity. (MHR)

Continuing fission cross section ratio studies at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, one has measured the /sup 232/Th//sup 235/U fission cross-section ratio from 0.7 to 30 MeV. Using the threshold method, one obtained a value of 0.1081 +- 0.0022 for the average cross-section ratio in the interval from 1.75 to 4.00 MeV.

On June 11, 2003, representatives from universities, federal and state government agencies, Department of Energy national laboratories, and the private sector attended a one-day workshop in Washington, DC. The objective of the workshop was to review and provide input into DOE's assessment of the market for advanced sensors and controls technology and potential R&D pathways to enhance their success in the buildings market place. The workshop consisted of two sessions. During the morning session, participants were given an overview on the following topics: market assessment, current applications and strategies for new applications, sensors and controls, networking, security, and protocols and standards, and automated diagnostics, performance measurement, commissioning and optimal control and tools. In the sessions, workshop participants were asked to review the potential R&D pathways, identify high priority activities, and outline a five year path for each of these activities. Priorities were as follows: largest and quickest impact; best use of finite resources; greatest likelihood for market penetration; and ability to replicate results. The participants identified several promising R&D opportunities.