Report discussing several reactions that occur during the Redox process and involve hexone. Discussion of each reaction and experimental data is included.

From introduction: This report summarizes a study of the composution and physical properties of a number of hydrocarbon diluents together with some generalizations regarding relations between [vapor pressure, density and viscosity] properties.

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a simple method of either removing the C1- ion from the RAW or converting the ion into a less corrosive valence state.

Report presenting results of a study regarding the critical masses and nuclear properties of plutonium as well as the use and effects of various tampers.

Introduction:"A corrosion test program to determine the effect TBP process streams, which contain chlorides, have upon the corrosion resistance of several construction materials, was completed. Data are presented on the performance of Carpenter 20, T-309SCb, T-347. T-316 and tantalum in the RAF and RAW process streams and on the performance of titanium and zirconium in the RAW stream."

This report provides data on production test 105-329-P and solid graphite samples used to analyze damage obtained from controlled natural erosion tests. The data provided will help establish current ideas on the status of filler block graphite and interpretation of the data will assist in establishing pile operating temperature limits based on stored energy.

The following report describes the procedures developed for the x-ray photometric determination of uraniuim in metal oxides and sludge and compares results, precision, and length of time of analyses by the General Electric X-Ray Photometer with analyses by the present titration method.

Summary: "This investigation showed that a sound , weather-resistant coating can be applied to uranium that the surface to be plated is cleaned and etched properly. Using the proposed two-bath plating method at 80 C., a four-mil nickel coat can be deposited in thirteen hours."

From introduction: "In this report an attempt was made to summarize the results of recent research on the effective height of smoke stacks. In this summary attention is paid only to the case in which the density of the stack effluent is the same as that of the surrounding air."

From introduction: "The test was performed to gain knowledge which would be useful for evaluating and improving currently planned methods for the design and construction of high density concrete shielding."

The following report discusses laboratory investigations of the suitability of some commercially available limestone for neutralization of slightly acidic distillates.

Report discussing the properties of plutonium and plutonium's distribution between hexone and aqueous phases, which relates to the function of Redox plants

The following report contains data from all corrosion tests initiated to determine the amount of iron, chromium, and nickel contamination expected in the Metal Recovery Process product.

Abstract: "It has been found that a mixture of acetone and ethyl ether containing nitric acid will wash uranium and 98 per cent of its natural daughters from a celluloss pulp column. Eight per cent of a "fission product" spike also comes through in this fraction but may be reduced by suitable modifications. A second development with two molar hydrochloric acid washes out 83 per cent of the original spike activities, and an additional three per cent is obtained by extruding the column, ashing, and counting the ash. A tentative procedure is given and recoveries tabulated."

The following report investigates measurements to calculate the thermal neutron flux in the test pile.

This report follows work that is meant to determine the settling rate and viscosity of Hanford Waste metal slurry as a function of prolonged agitation and shear, and to repeat these determinations on a synthetic incubated material similar to that used in the acidification studies, HW-18367, and to make a direct comparison between the genuine and simulated wastes.

From summary: "The methods of calibrating the 305 pile for impurities and density differences in graphite are reviewed and calibration constants are calculated theoretically."

Feasibility of conversion of uranyl nitrate to uranium trioxide by the continuous addition of concentrated uranyl nitrate solution to hot, agitated UO3 powder.

A report describing a the results of a fluorimetric and volumetric method for the determination of fluoride. This method was developed for the determination of ionizable fluorine in gases in the range of 1-500ppm. This method was chosen because the determination depends on the generation of a color rather than the bleaching effect or on a change of color.

Investigation of principles of pulse-column design and effects of operating variables.

Abstract: "This is the preliminary report of a radiological-ecological survey of the invertebrate fauna that inhabit the Columbia River within the confines of Hanford Works and downstream to the site of McNary Dam. The survey was carried out during the period of October, 1948 through February, 1950. Materials and methods are discussed and the results of extensive radioassays, qualitative and quantitative biological determinations, and hydrographic studies are given and analyzed. Twelve figures and twenty-three tables are included. All aquatic invertebrates were found to be concentrating radioactivity from the river water. A maximum activity density of 4.4-10-(-3) μc/g wet weight was found in the larvae of midges (Hydrobaeninae) collected near Hanford during September, 1949. Radioactive wastes were not found to be causing any apparent deleterious effects to the natural invertebrate fauna. Existing population variations are caused by biological and hydrographic conditions."

Basis: "It is desired to test the effect of neutron flux on the creep rate of zirconium. These data will greatly add to the metallurgical information needed for design specifications of reactor components utilizing this metal."

The following report follows a test for remelting and casting uranium scrap specified that a pressure of 25 microns or less must be attained within the furnace before a charge is melted. The report was made to evaluate the effect of furnace pressures upon the quality if recast uranium metal.

The preceding report follows an extensive study made at Hanford of methods and equipment to remove effectively the dissolver vent gases.