Urine Analysis for Tritium Oxide (open access)

Urine Analysis for Tritium Oxide

This report analyzes a procedure based on the production of acetylene from the active water, with subsequent measurement of the ionization caused by the tritium beta particle. This eliminates the troublesome absorption on the chamber walls when hydrogen is used, and provides a rapid method for the preparation of the urine samples.
Date: July 27, 1949
Creator: Healy, J. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rate of Burnout of Absorbers (open access)

Rate of Burnout of Absorbers

Report discussing change in absorptivity of some rare earth elements over time.
Date: July 19, 1949
Creator: Gillette, P. R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Ductility of Brazed Stainless Steel Joints (open access)

The Ductility of Brazed Stainless Steel Joints

Abstract: "The ductility of Type 310 stainless steel T-joints brazed with GE-62 brazing alloy was measured at room temperatures 1200, 1650, and 1800 F. The measure of ductility was taken as the plastic axial strain required to crack braze fillets in T-section tensile specimens. At elevated temperatures, the ductility of as-brazed joints approximated that of the stainless steel, but at room temperature the brazed joints had only one-tenth the ductility of the base metal. Annealing for 16 hr at 1800 F in air was found to triple the room-temperature ductility of the brazed joint."
Date: July 8, 1953
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Stacy, J. T. & Eddy, N. S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Terminal report on the Radiolanthanum Laboratory (open access)

Terminal report on the Radiolanthanum Laboratory

A report which intends to acquaint the reader with the planning of the radiochemical laboratory designed for the analytical control of the radiolanthanum process and to define the terminal status of the design of this laboratory and its equipment.
Date: July 21, 1950
Creator: Figenshau, J. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Redox Process Chemistry: Freezing Point Data for UNH - NH₄NO₃ - HNO₃ - H₂O Systems (open access)

Redox Process Chemistry: Freezing Point Data for UNH - NH₄NO₃ - HNO₃ - H₂O Systems

Report presenting data on freezing point for UNH - NH₄NO₃ - HNO₃ - H₂O Systems. A range of concentrations of systems was used and data is presented.
Date: July 7, 1948
Creator: Harmon, M. K. & Cooper, V. R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Problems of Air-Borne Contamination in Handling of Pu F₄ Powders (open access)

Problems of Air-Borne Contamination in Handling of Pu F₄ Powders

Abstract: Studies were made of the air-borne contamination present during the operation of reducing plutonium tetrafluoride powder to the metal. Equipment design changes were made and operation technique changes were made until the amount of contamination present during operations was well below tolerance levels.
Date: July 31, 1947
Creator: Kennedy, William R.; Dumrose, A. & Ludwig, A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1961 (open access)

Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1961

Quarterly report documenting progress on a project to determine an improved zirconium alloy for service in superheated water and steam. This report describes the results of approximately 75 compositions that were prepared prior, and presently are being arc-melted and fabricated into corrosion specimens, continuing the investigations of the effect of zirconium purity and heat treatment on corrosion and resistance.
Date: July 11, 1961
Creator: Weinstein, Daniel & Holtz, F. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 1. Laboratory Investigations (open access)

Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 1. Laboratory Investigations

Report discussing laboratory investigations of thorium nitrate purification. Batch equilibrium data, solubility data, viscosity data, density data, and the results seven batch countercurrent extraction tests and two selective stripping tests are included.
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Fishel, J. B.; Kiehl, S. J., Jr.; Sharpe, R. E. & Bearse, A. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental Fabrication of a Lightweight Control Rod (open access)

Experimental Fabrication of a Lightweight Control Rod

Abstract: "The possibility of fabricating a lightweight control rod from one of several high cross-section materials was investigated. The major effort was directed toward the development of a titanium-clad rod containing a composite core of 25 weight per cent Gd2O3 in a matrix of titanium. Experimentation on both subscale and full-scale control-rod cores showed that the fabricating behavior of the two was not analogous. To roll the full-scale core successfully, it was necessary to lower the oxide content to 17 weight per cent. Subscale investigations were also carried out on titanium-cadmium, titanium-lanthanum, and titanium-gadolinium alloys."
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Stacy, J. T. & Keller, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Beryllia and Beryllia-Beryllium Bodies for Moderating Cores in Fuel Elements (open access)

Beryllia and Beryllia-Beryllium Bodies for Moderating Cores in Fuel Elements

From introduction: This report presents the results of the two phases of the work: study of the compatibility of beryllia bodies with a coating material, molybdenum; and studies of beryllia-beryllium body fabrication.
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Long, R. E.; Duckworth, W. H.; Saller, Henry A.; Stacy, J. T.; Miller, R. A. & Schofield, H. Z.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 2. Mixer-Settler Pilot Plant Investigations (open access)

Final Report on Purification of Thorium Nitrate by Solvent Extraction With Tributyl Phosphate: 2. Mixer-Settler Pilot Plant Investigations

From abstract: "This report describes the construction and operation of a mixer-settler pilot plant for the purification of mantle-grade thorium nitrate. The liquid-liquid extraction process utilized 30% tributyl phosphate - 70% 'Solvesso-100' as the organic solvent and nitric acid as the salting agent. Continuous steady-state operation of the equipment was demonstrated, with very good recovery of thorium."
Date: July 31, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, C. A.; Foley, D. D.; Retzke, F. A.; Filbert, Robert B., Jr. & Clegg, John W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Progress Report on Nonaqueous Extractive Methods for Western Uranium Ores (open access)

Progress Report on Nonaqueous Extractive Methods for Western Uranium Ores

The following progress report is part of a series of reports on the study of nonaqueous extractive methods for western uranium ores. This report continues studies on HCl-methanol leaching of Western ores, primarily on Temple Mountain ores.
Date: July 15, 1953
Creator: Ewing, R. A.; Pobereskin, M.; Kiehl, S. J.; Foley, D. D.; Filbert, Robert B.; Kimball, R. B. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Beta-Counting Methods Applied to the Determination of Uranium in Low-Grade Ores (open access)

Beta-Counting Methods Applied to the Determination of Uranium in Low-Grade Ores

The following report covers investigations on the application of the beta counter as an analytical tool for use in experiments on the extraction and concentration of uranium from low-grade (.005-.02 % uranium) shale and phosphate rock ores.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Doig, J. R.; Igelsrud, Iver; Nelson, H. R. & Schwartz, C. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rolling of Gold Sheet for LAPRE 2 Pressure Liner (open access)

The Rolling of Gold Sheet for LAPRE 2 Pressure Liner

From abstract: "This report discusses a special handling procedure devised to prevent contamination of high-purity gold while processing the metal from cast billet to final sheet. Gold of 99.99% purity was cast into rectangular billets and rolled into sheet whose final dimensions were 48 by 12-1/2 by 0.015 inch...As a final step, the sheet was annealed dead-soft in preparation for subsequent forming operations."
Date: July 1958
Creator: Keil, R. W.; Hanks, G. S. & Taub, J. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiation Synthesis Involving Halogenated Compounds : Progress Report No. 2 (Covering the Period From May 1, 1960 to July 31, 1960) (open access)

Radiation Synthesis Involving Halogenated Compounds : Progress Report No. 2 (Covering the Period From May 1, 1960 to July 31, 1960)

Report discussing progress from May, 1960 through July, 1960 on a study of radiation synthesis involving halogenated compounds. Experimental procedures and data are included.
Date: July 31, 1960
Creator: Schmude, K. E. & Feng, P. Y.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fast Neutron Interactions with Li⁶ and Li⁷ (open access)

Fast Neutron Interactions with Li⁶ and Li⁷

Abstract: "Measurements have been made of the cross sections for the reactions Id-6(n, dn)He-4 and Li-7(n, tn)He-4 over an incident neutron energy range of 5 - 14 MeV. The energy and angular distributions of all reaction products were determined."
Date: July 18, 1963
Creator: Rosen, Louis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1962 (open access)

Improved Zirconium Alloys Quarterly Report: April - June 1962

The following report is part of a series of quarterly reports discussing investigations on the development of zirconium-base alloys having corrosion resistance and strength superior to Zircaloy-2 and/or development of materials of equivalent corrosion resistance by exhibiting enhanced strength. This report covers the period between May 29 and June 18 of 1958, made by the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM).
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Weinstein, Daniel & Holtz, F. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion of Type 347 Stainless Steel in the Uranium-Derby Pickle Bath (open access)

Corrosion of Type 347 Stainless Steel in the Uranium-Derby Pickle Bath

Abstract: In one of the final stages of the process at the Mallinckrodt Uranium Refining Center, a 45 per cent nitric acid solution at about 170 F is used to pickle the calcined magnesium fluoride scale off the uranium derbies. The increase in the fluoride-ion content of the bath tends to promote corrosion of the Type 347 stainless tanks. This attack becomes excessive if 0.3 g/liter of fluoride ion or more is present. It was found that if aluminum ion is added to the solution the corrosiveness of the bath can be controlled. Two or three times as much aluminum ion as fluoride ion present is found satisfactory at 170 F. Indications are that the tying up of the fluoride-ion by the complexion [AlF6]8 is responsible for the corrosion control.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Peoples, R. S.; Fink, F. W.; Stewart, O. M. & Braun, W. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of Methods of Brazing Aluminum Spacing Fins to Flat-Plate Aluminum-Clad Fuel Elements (open access)

Evaluation of Methods of Brazing Aluminum Spacing Fins to Flat-Plate Aluminum-Clad Fuel Elements

Abstract: "Four brazing methods and one other joining process were evaluated for the joining of aluminum spacer fins to flat-plate aluminum-clad fuel elements. None of these methods appear completely suitable for use in a mass-production operation. Furnace brazing and salt-bath brazing were most promising. However, the mechanical problems involved in the application of either process deter their recommendation. Resistance brazing and torch-brazing were proven impractical. The great difference in mass between the two pieces being joined prevents the use of either the resistance or torch method. Pressure bonding is not applicable because of the excessive deformation of parts being joined."
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: Evans, R. M. & Martin, D. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Properties of Uranium Containing Minor Additions of Aluminum or Zirconium (open access)

The Properties of Uranium Containing Minor Additions of Aluminum or Zirconium

This report discusses studies revealing the tensile properties, hot hardness, and heat treatment characteristics of uranium alloys with added aluminum or zirconium.
Date: July 16, 1956
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Rough, Frank A. & Chubb, Walston
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of Ammonium Uranates (open access)

Investigation of Ammonium Uranates

This report studies ammonium dichromate and the conditions it needs to be under in order to precipitate and be isolated from an aqueous system.
Date: July 19, 1956
Creator: Ewing, Robert A.; Kiehl, Samuel J. & Bearse, Arthur E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Properties and Heat Treatment of Uranium-Titanium Alloys (open access)

The Properties and Heat Treatment of Uranium-Titanium Alloys

This report discusses mechanical properties and heat treatment of some uranium-titanium alloys. These alloys were tested for use as fuel-element material.
Date: July 10, 1956
Creator: Douglass, David L.; Marsh, Lyle L. & Manning, George K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effect of Ceramic or Metal Additives in High-UO₂ Bodies (open access)

Effect of Ceramic or Metal Additives in High-UO₂ Bodies

The following report focuses on research made to determine whether the service performance of UO₂ fuel-elements cores for the PWR can be improved by certain ceramic or metal additions.
Date: July 24, 1956
Creator: Bowers, Donald J.; Hedden, Walter A.; Snyder, M. Jack & Duckworth, Winston H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vapor-Deposited Zirconium on Uranium (open access)

Vapor-Deposited Zirconium on Uranium

From introduction: "This report describes the second phase of the work on the application of protective coatings to uranium by vapor deposition to reduce or prevent its corrosion by water."
Date: July 20, 1955
Creator: Powell, Carroll F.; Jones, Robert P.; Girod, Fleet T. & Campbell, Ivor E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library