The essential structural element which differentiates metal chelate compounds from metal coordination compounds, or metal complexes in general, is the existence of some linkage between two or more of the donor atoms in the first coordination sphere of the metal. It is the purpose of the present discussion to examine the influences that this structural factor may have upon the physical and chemical properties of chelate compounds. Examples of well known, simple coordination compounds involving a variety of donor atoms (Oxygen, nitrogen), as well as a variety of electrostatic situations are shown in the following formula. Below each one are listed a few corresponding chelate structures.

This progress report from the Argonne National Laboratory covers the work in Biological and Medical Research, Radiological Physics, and Health services for the quarterly period ending March 31, 1952. Numerous experiments were conducted in an attempt to answer some of the questions arising from exposure to ionizing radiation, especially X radiation. Some of the research involved the radiosensitivity of cells and some involved animals. The effects of radium in humans was also evaluated. Other studies were performed in biology, such as the effect of photoperiodism on plant growth and the biological of beryllium.

The over-all objectives of this project encompassed testing the suitability of standard and special laundering methods and standard equipment for field decontamination of clothing; evaluating the contaminability and decontaminability of selected fabrics, and testing of experimental clothing monitoring instruments. Garments and fabrics contaminated by controlled methods were used during the operation for testing the equipment and evaluating fabrics and formulae. 8tandard Army laundering methods and equipment, including wooden washers, were effective for decontaminating clothing in the field. A decontaminating laundry formula employing citric acid and tartaric acid followed by either an organic or inorganic chelating agent results in a higher degree of decontamination than other formulae tested. The standard Quartermaster Corps mobile field laundry formula resulted in satisfactory decontamination with the type of soil and activity encountered and the cost of supplies is approximately one-tenth as much as the special formulae. Woolen garments and fabric swatches were decontanninated by laundering as readily as cotton or synthetic fabrics. Clothing monitoring instruments under development appear suitable for monitoring clothing under field conditions to determine the degree of contamination both before and after precessing. (auth)

From abstract: "This report presents the progress in the laboratory development of a continuous solvent recovery process for the tributyl phosphate-diluent mixture used in the Purex Process. Investigations were made with 1/2" diameter pulse columns, using a nine foot sodium carbonate contacting column and a four foot water wash column."

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Discussed activities include: boiling consideration studies, C pile Panellit ranges and orifice sizes, testing of time delay relay, tube water flow studies, extrapolation of pile design data, temperature distributions in cold-sized canned J-slugs, pressure drop film studies, short tube mockup, film formation studies experiment, pile pressure drop increase studies, pile process specifications, loss of pile cooling water study, thermocouple slug, measurement of slug bond coefficients, slug temperature distribution, resistance heating of slugs, induction heating of slugs, shield temperatures with no water flow in the thermal shield cooling pipes, distortion and stress in the biological shields of B, D, and F piles, and studies of high density concrete for biological shields.

From summary: "Construction of the HRE facility was essentially complete on November 15, 1951 except for minor revisions and final testing. A program of engineering and nuclear tests of the system hasbeen drawn up, and the tests will be started early in the next quarter. The only major HRE items for which design is not complete are the samplers for the fuel, [gas], and reflector systems. These will be completed in time to be installed before critical experiments begin; meanwhile, temporary sampling devices have been installed for use during the testing program."

Report reporting measurements of pressure distributions obtained in a flight test of a fin-stabilized parabolic body of revolution with a sharply convergent afterbody. Pressures were measured at eight longitudinal stations on the body and over a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding basic data, the effect of sting, the variation of pressure coefficient with Mach number, pressure distributions, velocity distribution and discussion of flow phenomena, and drag are presented.

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From abstract: "The following report presents a summary of operating experience with decelerating receivers for ion beam reception. Sample calculations for design of such a receiver for the isotopes of lithium are presented. Estimates of maximum production and requirements to attain such production are given. The maximum ion beam envisioned is 17 amperes obtained from extrapolation of experimental results."

This report is a comprehensive study of the cooling water systems for Hanford production reactors. It includes: film formation study, water plant flow improvement study, water quality tests, sodium dichromate elimination tests, corrosion in aluminium coagulated water study, and water composition, film formation, and effluent activity relationships. A section on special water studies is also included. 22 figs., 25 tabs.

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Report presenting an investigation in the 7- by 10-foot tunnel to determine the effect of aspect ratio on the aerodynamic characteristics in pitch of wing-fuselage combinations with 45 degrees sweepback at the quarter-chord line and 0.6 taper ratio at high subsonic speeds. Results regarding the lift characteristics, pitching-moment characteristics, drag characteristics, and lift-drag ratios are provided.