The following report summarizes the data taken from a series of measurements on the combustion and ignition properties of hexone. The experiments were taken at the Bureau of Mines Central Experiment Station by their personnel, and the samples were given to them by KAPL and Hanford.

The following report investigates the isolation of the cause of the unusual tool-wear rates found in machining beryllium as attributed to an inherent characteristic of beryllium, or an effect of inclusions in beryllium, as well as the evaluation of the comparative machinability of the various types of beryllium.

The following document describes the process of rare beryllium extrusion using graphite introductory cones with the purpose of finding a lubricant which would decrease excessive friction between the billet and prose parts.

The following report discusses the process of several sections of beryllium where 3.018" squares 40" in length can be machined, and six sound 8.0" diameter billets and three trial billets containing casting defects can be extruded.

The thermal decomposition of the higher oxides of praseodymium and americium have been investigated.

A report on high voltage pulse transformer designs at the University of California Radiation Laboratory.

Abstract: "A number of direct current conduction type electromagnetic pumps for liquid metals were constructed. Pumping capacities of over 400 gpm and efficiencies of over 50 percent were obtained. NaK alloy at temperatures up to 400 C was used in the test. The large currents required were obtained from rectifiers or from a homopolar generator constructed for the purpose."

Report discussing a method of continuous air sampling that can be varied for use in different types of collections.

Critical review of the information on zirconium, with estimates of the uncertainty in the values.

Technical report including multiple lectures on nuclear science and engineering, planned to survey the theories, designs, operations, and experimental facilities of the Brookhaven Nuclear Reactor.

This report for the month of July, 1949 discusses progress regarding work on the carbonate process and the recovery of uranium and vanadium from carbonate liquors.

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.

This is a progress report compiled by the chemical development department of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation's Y-12 plant, discussing work on the carbonate (Monticello) process, as well as the recovery of uranium and vanadium from carbonate liquors.

Report discussing a method for the stepwise calculation of the number of transfer units utilized in a given solvent extraction operation. "Use of the method results in a very appreciable saving in time of calculation with an error of 1.5% for the runs tested. The error tends to become smaller with increasing total numbers of transfer units involved."

Results of an investigation carried on for the following purposes: (1) To determine the relative life of filaments when operated at low emission (low temperatures) as compared to those operated at high emission values. (2) To determine the nature of the dependence of life upon the initial diameter of the filament. (3) To determine the effect of varying concentrations of water vapor and air upon the life of the filaments. (4) To determine the relative life characteristics of tantalum as compared to tungsten.

"Five new dissolution processes for uranium tetrafluoride are discussed-the NH4OH-H2O2 method, the H2SC4 - (NH4)2S2O8 method, the AlCl3 method, the NaAlcl method, and the Al (NO3)3.9E2O method. It is concluded that NaAlCl4 and Al(NO3)3.9H2O are preferable to the other agents, especially with regard to rate of dissolution and ease of manipulation."

A report discussing an experiment conducted to determine the effect of radiation on the melting point of Tempilaq, a commercially available, temperature-indicating liquid.

Resolution of the products of the reactions of DPN and ATP with ultraviolet light by techniques of partition paper chromatography is reported in this paper.

Abstract: A procedure for the preparation of the nitrides and carbides of several metals and the preparation of the refractory bodies from them is described. The investigation shows that reasonably strong and dense bodies can be prepared from these materials as well as from UO₂. Evidence showing the tendency toward instability at high temperatures of Be₃N₂, TaN, and ThN is presented. Evidence is also given indicating that the hexagonal structure reported by others for TaN is actually that for Ta₂N. A lattice for Th₂N₃ is proposed. The melting points of ThN, UN, and UC are determined to be 2630 ± 50°C,2650 ± 100°C, and 2590 ± 50°C respectively.

Abstract: "The analysis of hafnium and zirconium by the copper spark technique is presented for solutions of HCl, HF, and HClO4 acids. The special techniques of electrode protection and vacuum drying of perchloric acid samples are outlined. Also given are the working curves and deviations of both elements."

Report describing the radioactive energy output of U slugs from the Clinton pile. Outputs were measured in a calorimeter. Results have been calculated to watts per gram and compared with previous reports.

Report discussing the progress made on a research project for the preparation of ductile zirconium during April 1949.

Report discussing progress made by the National Research Corporation in developing preparation of ductile zirconium for the month of August, 1949.

Report discussing progress made by the National Research Corporation in developing preparation methods for ductile zirconium for the month of July, 1949.