Books Principles of Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Samuel Glasstone, D. Van Nostrand Co., N. Y., 1955, is written for the student and the practicing engineer. An overall review of the fundamental scientific principles upon which reactor engineering is based, 861 pages, $7.95. The Elements of Nuclear Reactor Theory, Samuel Glasstone and Milton C. Edlund, D. Van Nostrand Co., N. Y., 1952, is written for scientists, engineers, and advanced students interested in the field of nuclear reactors. It explains the physical concepts and processes involved in a nuclear chain reaction and the methods for calculating critical conditions for chain reacting systems, 416 pages, $4.80. Sourcebook on Atomic Energy, Samuel Glasstone, D. Van Nostrand Co., N. Y., 1950, presents a comprehensive, technical description of the theory, history, development, and uses of atomic energy. Chapters are included on the structure of the atom, radioactivity, isotopes, neutron research, acceleration of charged particles, and other phases of nuclear science, 546 pages, $3.75. Energy in the Future, Palmer Cosslett Putnam, D. Van Nostrand Co., N. Y., 1953, presents a study of the problem of where we can find sources of low-cost energy in an abundance equal to the maximum plausible demands by the expanding and industrializing populations of the future, and what is the maximum plausible role that nuclear fuels may be called on to play in the next 50 years, or so, 556 pages, $12.75. The Effects of Atomic Weapons, 1950, prepared for the Department of Defense and the AEC by a board of editors under the direction of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, presents a technical summary of the results to be expected from the detonation of atomic weapons, with chapters describing an atomic explosion, the shock from air, underwater, and underground bursts; blast, radiation, and fire effects; methods of protecting personnel; and decontamination methods, 456 pages, $1.25.1 Introduction to the Theory of Neutron Diffusion, Volume I, 1954, is intended for purposes of research in physics and mathematics as well as teaching on the graduate level. This monograph, presenting work sponsored by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, gives a detailed discussion of the general equations of one-velocity neutron diffusion theory and of their solution for the special case of a homogeneous infinite medium with isotropic scattering. Emphasis is placed on fairly complete tables and graphs, 174 pages, $1.25.1 Manuals, Handbooks and Reports Nuclear Power Reactor Technology, May 1953, reports to the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission by four separate teams of industrial representatives appraising the prospect for possible nuclear power development. Studies were made to determine the engineering feasibility for designing, constructing and operating dual-purpose reactors to produce fissionable material and power, and to recommend industry's role in designing, building, and operating such reactors, 88 pages, 25 cents.1 Nuclear Power Reactors, Volume II, March 1955 (Submitted October 1953), reports to the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission of two teams of industrial representatives. Appraises the practicability of building a nuclear reactor for the generation of central-station power. The study group undertook to determine 1 Available from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C, whether any of the known reactor systems can be shown to be technically and economically feasible, and competitive for central-station power. Studies were made on the projected possibilities of different reactor systems, 30 pages, 15 cents.1 Handbook on Aerosols, 1950, contains chapters from the National Defense Research Committee Summary Technical Report, Division 10, declassified by the Army at the request of AEC, on the properties and behavior of aerosols, principles and instruments used in meteorology studies, and information useful in studies of the disposal of gaseous radioactive wastes, the dispersal of insecticides, the disposal of industrial gases, etc., 147 pages, 70 cents. Handbook on Air Cleaning-Particulate Removal, Sheldon, K. Friedlander, Leslie Silverman, Philip Drinker and Melvin W. First, Harvard University, September 1952, a compilation of data resulting from the study of air cleaning equipment and procedures. Such studies applied principally to the removal of radioactive dust and contamination from exhaust gases, etc., 89 pages, 45 cents.1 Liquid Metals Handbook, second edition (revised) January 1954, R. N. Lyon et al., compiled by the Department of the Navy and AEC, summarizes current information on the physical and chemical properties of liquid metals, their present industrial uses, and their use and potentialities as heat-transfer media, 269 pages, $1.25.1 Handling Radioactive Wastes in the Atomic Energy Program, revised August 1951, reports on the sources and types of radioactive wastes in atomic energy operations, methods developed for their safe handling and disposal, and methods specified for the safe handling of radioisotopes by private users, 30 pages, 15 cents.1 Trilinear Chart of Nuclear Species, W. H. Sullivan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., N. Y., 1949, shows physical data for all the nuclear species known as of June 1949, $2.50. Neutron Cross Sections, May 15, 1952, revised to include supplementary editions to 1955, a compilation of data in tabular and graphic form prepared by the AEC Neutron Cross Section Advisory Group. Cross section values for nuclides, elements, and compounds are given for neutrons ranging in energy from 0.0001 electron volts to 100 Mev., 336 pages, $3.50.1 Reactor Handbook, provides a condensed and reliable source of nuclear reactor data. Volume I.-Physics, two sections, Reactor Physics and Radiation Shielding, 804 pages, $4.25.1 Volume II.-Engineering, eight sections. Light- and Heavy-water-cooled Isotopes in Medicine, comprises a collection of papers presented at the September 1953 training course of the Medical and Special Training Divisions of ORINS. This publication covers the entire field of clinical isotope use. Discussion sessions are summarized and edited. High Voltage Problems, J. D. Trimmer and Harry Pearlman, Clinton Engineer Works-Tennessee Eastman Corporation, Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1951, presents an account of work done in connection with the high voltage systems used in the electromagnetic separation process. Sparking and insulator breakdowns are treated in detail, 226 pages, $1.85.2 1 Available from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. * Available from Office of Technical Services, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D C. Vacuum Problems and Techniques, C. E. Normand, Frank A. Knox, G. W. Monk, Alan A. Samuel, W. R. Perret, Clinton Engineer Works-Tennessee Eastman Corporation, Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1950, describes and evaluates the original vacuum equipment required in the operation of the electromagnetic separation process. It presents significant improvements in efficiency resulting from changes in operating techniques, and brings together information widely spread throughout the literature, 265 pages, $1.75.2 Research Reactors, a volume describing the nuclear research reactors developed in the national atomic energy program. The document was prepared to present the details of the U. S. program to delegates attending the International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, Geneva, Switzerland, 1955, 452 pages, $2.00.1 Chemical Processing and Equipment, like Research Reactors described above, was prepared for the benefit of delegates to the International Conference. It describes the chemical and engineering aspects of processing materials associated with nuclear reactors. It includes descriptions of radio-chemical laboratories, remote control handling equipment, and the like. In press, 302 pages, $2.00.1 Periodicals and Catalogs Nuclear Science Abstracts, issued twice a month by the AEC Technical Information Service, contains abstracts of all current AEC declassified and unclassified reports, of non-AEC reports related to atomic energy, and of articles appearing in both of foreign and domestic periodical literature, $6 per year. ($8 per year foreign.)1 Isotopes Catalog and Price List, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., July 1952, lists and describes radioactive and stable isotopes available from ORNL and includes prices and instructions for ordering the isotopes, $1 per copy. THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY SERIES These volumes were written by the scientists who performed the research and development on the atomic energy enterprise under the Manhattan Engineer District and later under the Atomic Energy Commission. The following volumes have been published for the AEC project by the McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, N. Y. Division I: The Electromagnetic Separation Process Vacuum Equipment and Techniques, vol. 1, edited by A. Guthrie and R. K. Wakerling, 1949, describes the development and study of high vacuum equipment and high vacuum systems for the large-scale separation of isotopes by the electromagnetic process, 264 pages, $3.75. The Characteristics of Electrical Discharges in Magnetic Fields, vol. 5, edited by A. Guthrie and R. K. Wakerling, 1949, cover most of the significant studies by The University of California Radiation Laboratory on electrical discharges with emphasis on studies of electrical discharges in vapors of uranium compounds, 376 pages, $5. 'Available from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. 'Available from Office of Technical Services, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C, Division II: Gaseous Diffusion Project Engineering Developments in the Gaseous Diffusion Process, vol. 16, edited by M. Benedict and C. Williams, 1949, describes a number of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering developments related to the operation and handling of materials used in the gaseous diffusion process-principally special plant instruments, vacuum engineering, development of heat-transfer equipment, and absorption of uranium hexafluoride and fluorine, 129 pages, $2. Division III: Special Separations Project The Theory of Isotope Separation, vol. 1B, by Karl Cohen, 1951, presents the theory of cascades as generally applicable to the problems of isotope separation. Different types of centrifuges and other methods of separation are also discussed, 165 pages, $2.50. Spectroscopic Properties of Uranium Compounds, vol. 2, edited by G. H. Dieke and A. B. F. Duncan, 1949, presents data compiled from a comprehensive study of the absorption and fluorescence spectra of uranium compounds and describes the experimental techniques used in the studies, 290 pages, $4.25. Physical Properties and Analysis of Heavy Water, vol. 4A, by I. Kirschenbaum, 1951, describes the physical properties of heavy water, chemical equilibria or exchange reactions and methods of isotopic analysis, 438 pages, $6. Bibliography of Research on Heavy Hydrogen Compounds, vol. 4C, compiled by A. H. Kimball, edited by H. C. Urey, and I. Kirschenbaum, 1949, contains about 2,000 references to published literature on research with heavy hydrogen. References are arranged by subject with an index of the hydrogen compounds and authors, 350 pages, $4.75. Production of Heavy Water, vol. 4F, edited by G. M. Murphy, is being compiled from works of other authors. It will present laboratory pilot-plant studies for various separation processes investigated and engineering surveys of actual production plants with descriptions of their operations. (In process.) Division IV: Plutonium Project Optical Instrumentation, vol. 8, edited by G. S. Monk and W. H. McCorkle, 1954, contains useful and practical techniques and methods of optical instrumentations in nuclear research. It is a summary of the optics work carried out as part of the plutonium project, 262 pages, $3.75. Radiochemical Studies: The Fission Products, vol. 9, edited by C. D. Coryell and N. Sugarman, 1951, presents 336 original research papers on the techniques and results of radiochemical studies of uranium and plutonium fission products, 2,086 pages (in 3 parts), $27.75. The Actinide Elements, vol. 14A, edited by G. T. Seaborg and J. J. Katz, 1954, is a companion volume to vol. 14B, Division IV, NNES, The Transuranium Elements, published in 1949, and summarizes available information on the elements in the actinide series. Also included is an Index for the Transuranium Elements, 870 pages, $11.75. The Transuranium Elements, Research Papers, vol. 14B, edited by G. T. Seaborg, J. J. Katz, and W. M. Manning, 1949, includes 163 research papers on neptunium, plutonium, americium, curium, and several of the heavy elements re lated to them, and historical summaries of transuranium element research, 1,733 pages (in 2 parts), $23.75. The Chemistry and Metallurgy of Miscellaneous Materials; Thermodynamics, vol. 19B, edited by L. L. Quill, 1949, contains 10 research papers on the thermodynamic properties of the elements and several of their compounds, 329 pages, $4.50. Industrial Medicine on the Plutonium Project, vol. 20, edited by R. S. Stone, 1951, describes the medical program established for the care and protection of workers on the plutonium project, 511 pages, $7. Biological Effects of External X- and Gamma Radiation, part I, vol. 22B, edited by R. E. Zirkle, 1954, deals with radiological research and investigations performed at the National Cancer Institute of the effects of continuous X- and gamma irradiation on life span, weight, blood picture, and breeding behavior of small laboratory mammals, 530 pages, $7.25. Biological Effects of External Beta Radiation, vol. 22E, edited by R. E. Zirkle, offers a collection of original reports on the effects of beta rays applied to the surface of the mammalian body, 242 pages, $3.50. Histopathology of Irradiation from External and Internal Sources, vol. 221, edited by W. Bloom, 1948, is an advanced treatise on the histopathological and cytological effects of total-body irradiation, 808 pages, $10.75. Toxicology of Uranium, vol. 23, edited by A. Tannenbaum, 1950, describes the studies made on the distribution, accumulation, excretion, and chemical and physiological effects of uranium and uranium compounds in the animal body. 323 pages, $4.75. Division V: Los Alamos Project Electronics: Experimental Techniques, vol. 1, edited by W. C. Elmore and M. L. Sands, 1948, describes a number of complete circuits and circuit elements developed at Los Alamos for making nuclear and other physical measurements, 417 pages, $5.50. Ionization Chambers and Counters: Experimental Techniques, vol. 2, edited by B. Rossi and H. Staub, 1949, describes the physical principles of ionization chambers and counters, and includes previously unpublished project developments by scientists at the Los Alamos Laboratory, 243 pages, $3.25. Miscellaneous Physical and Chemical Techniques of the Los Alamos Project, vol. 3, edited by A. C. Graves and D. K. Froman, describes a variety of laboratory techniques used at Los Alamos in early studies. Drawings and diagrams of the laboratory and apparatus are given, 323 pages, $4.25. Division VI: University of Rochester Project Pharmacology and Toxicology of Uranium Compounds, vol. 1, edited by C. Voegtlin and H. C. Hodge. Parts I and II, published in 1949, summarize the results of 3 years research on the toxicity of various uranium compounds and the mechanism of uranium poisoning, 1,084 pages (in 2 parts), $14.25. Parts III and IV, published in 1953, continues from Parts I and II, with results of long-term studies, mainly on the chronic inhalation toxicity of uranium compounds. Major problems considered are bone deposition of uranium and carbohydrate metabolism. Bibliography, index. 1,381 additional pages (in 2 parts), $18. |