From abstract: A preliminary study has been made of a direct access, streamlined process for the rapid fabrication of fuel using uranium-233.

Abstract: An intuitive approach to the understanding of crystal structures is presented in terms of the concept of the closest packing of spheres.

Abstract: A generalized equation of state developed by Gouq-Jen Su and Chien-Hou Chang is used for predicting P-V-T behavior of BF3 at high gas densities.

"An intuitive approach to the understanding of crystal structures is presented in terms of the concept of the closest packing of spheres. The qualitative features of the concept are sorted out and correlated by successively treating single, double, triple, and multiple layered arrays of closest packed spheres" (p. ix).

Abstract: An experimental study of valve stem freeze seals was undertaken as part of the effort to develop components for high temperature service in advanced sodium-cooled reactor systems.

A process for recovering vanadium from acid leach liquors by ion exchange using either columns or resin-in-pulp has been developed. The process is economically feasible, and operating techniques were developed which made the process practical from an operating standpoint. The theory, chemistry, and characteristics of the vanadium ion exchange process are fully discussed.

The following report records the study of albino rats subjected to beta rays and analyzes the skin reactions and metabolic patterns.

From summary: "Equations for determination of stage enrichment factor and screen area for the ideal case of 'zero back-pressure' are derived...Comparison with the theory of Benedict is made together with recommendations for application of his results for non-zero back pressure to the case under consideration."

Abstract: A study of irradiated and normal Teflon by means of X-ray diffraction, infrared analysis, gas evolution, and visual examination is presented and discussed.

This report presents data on the absorption of tritium oxide vapor through human skin.

The following report records the study of the optimum pH of the method of the colorimetric dimethylglyoxime for nickel before the addition of oxidant and the concentration of ammonium persulfate needed to insure complete oxidation to higher nickel valence states and thus prevent precipitation of less soluble nickelous salt that was made. Results of this study is presented in Table 1.

Systems for circulation control, book ordering, journal renewal, printing a book catalog, preparing monthly acquisitions lists.

From introduction: "The development and demonstration of the natural uranium reprocessed plutonium cycle in power reactors is an important phase of the peaceful applications of nuclear energy."

Report regarding the determination of "the susceptibility to strain aging and the effect of stress-relief annealing on the properties of N-reactor connecting tubes made from ASTM A-106 Grade B high carbon steel" (p. 2).

From introduction: "Neutron absorption alignment chart for the measurement of neutron flux density."

Abstract: Hydrodynamic flow studies were conducted on a full scale model of the SM-2 reactor vessel and core. Test fluid was water at 200 psi and 200 degree F. Test facilities, model, and instrumentation design are discussed. Flow distribution in the stationary fuel elements, lattices, and control rods of the second pass was investigated. Pressure losses through the various core components were measured and are compared with calculated values. Observed over-all pressure drop was 71 feet of water at 200 degree F, 31% higher than predicted, part of which was due to presence of instrument leads. Element to element flow distribution varied approximately +-8% from pass average. Channel-to-channel stationary element flow distribution varied approximately +-10% from element average and control rod flow distribution varied from +-8.9% to +-6.4 and -11.6% depending upon rod locations. These variations exceed the original goals of a +-10% and +-12% combined deviation for stationary and control rod elements respectively, but are satisfactory in relation to thermal design. There was no indication of unsatisfactory structural performance of any components under hydrodynamic loadings up to 130% of design values. The test program was terminated after determining flow distribution in the reference core design, omitting any work on …

This report summarizes the test work done to evaluate the column ion exchange process for extraction or uranium from Grants acid leach liquors.

Uranium extraction of 95% has been obtained from samples of Temple Mountain ore by a cyclic test procedure in which the new feed was not roasted. This procedure involved acid leaching the ore, flotation and roasting of the carbonaceous material, and acid leaching the roaster calcine.

Leach liquors produced from Utex ore by cold leaching, hot leaching and pugging proved amenable to the ion exchange process. In addition, a resin-in-pulp system was operated using the Lucite Winchester sells on Utex pulp produced by cold leaching.