Author: Robert D. Nininger
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781332157471
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Excerpt from Minerals for Atomic Energy When the curtain of secrecy was first lifted from the atomic energy program, much was written about the large amounts of energy that could be theoretically produced from uranium and other radioactive elements. It was soon a widely held opinion that this huge atomic program was based on very small quantities of uranium worth fabulous sums. A review of the technical literature also revealed that uranium was very widely dispersed throughout the earths crust and that almost all natural substances exhibited some radioactivity. Quickly the idea spread that almost anyone had a chance to get rich quick by finding uranium, literally in his own back yard. Although founded on a basic misconception, this "boom" did serve a useful purpose in arousing public interest in the search for uranium. In spite of the fact that uranium is not consumed in amounts comparable to iron, copper, or lead, its need is measured in tons rather than pounds, and the demand for it is greater than the presently available supply. During the first three years of its existence, the Atomic Energy Commission received more than 15,000 inquiries and more than 20,000 samples representing practically every natural substance (and some that weren't natural). Many of these inquiries concerned the "back yard" possibility, and many of the samples came from back yards. Other questions revealed equally serious misconceptions concerning the properties of naturally radioactive substances. Among other things, radioactivity from supposed deposits of uranium was blamed for making cows lose their hair, stopping watches, and for causing burns, fires, and a ringing in the ears. Other questions, however, were quite sound and to the point: "I have pitchblende on my land. What shall I do with it?" "How much is uranium ore worth?" "Is the Atomic Energy Commission interested in thorium?" "Where can I sell my uranium ore?" Do I need a license to mine uranium?" "How do I stake a mining claim?" As a result of these inquiries, the Atomic Energy Commission in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey published a booklet in 1949 called Prospecting for Uranium. This booklet treated briefly the subject of uranium prospecting and in one section answered specific questions of the type most commonly asked by the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Minerals for Atomic Energy (Classic Reprint)
Author: Robert D. Nininger
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781332157471
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Excerpt from Minerals for Atomic Energy When the curtain of secrecy was first lifted from the atomic energy program, much was written about the large amounts of energy that could be theoretically produced from uranium and other radioactive elements. It was soon a widely held opinion that this huge atomic program was based on very small quantities of uranium worth fabulous sums. A review of the technical literature also revealed that uranium was very widely dispersed throughout the earths crust and that almost all natural substances exhibited some radioactivity. Quickly the idea spread that almost anyone had a chance to get rich quick by finding uranium, literally in his own back yard. Although founded on a basic misconception, this "boom" did serve a useful purpose in arousing public interest in the search for uranium. In spite of the fact that uranium is not consumed in amounts comparable to iron, copper, or lead, its need is measured in tons rather than pounds, and the demand for it is greater than the presently available supply. During the first three years of its existence, the Atomic Energy Commission received more than 15,000 inquiries and more than 20,000 samples representing practically every natural substance (and some that weren't natural). Many of these inquiries concerned the "back yard" possibility, and many of the samples came from back yards. Other questions revealed equally serious misconceptions concerning the properties of naturally radioactive substances. Among other things, radioactivity from supposed deposits of uranium was blamed for making cows lose their hair, stopping watches, and for causing burns, fires, and a ringing in the ears. Other questions, however, were quite sound and to the point: "I have pitchblende on my land. What shall I do with it?" "How much is uranium ore worth?" "Is the Atomic Energy Commission interested in thorium?" "Where can I sell my uranium ore?" Do I need a license to mine uranium?" "How do I stake a mining claim?" As a result of these inquiries, the Atomic Energy Commission in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey published a booklet in 1949 called Prospecting for Uranium. This booklet treated briefly the subject of uranium prospecting and in one section answered specific questions of the type most commonly asked by the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781332157471
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Excerpt from Minerals for Atomic Energy When the curtain of secrecy was first lifted from the atomic energy program, much was written about the large amounts of energy that could be theoretically produced from uranium and other radioactive elements. It was soon a widely held opinion that this huge atomic program was based on very small quantities of uranium worth fabulous sums. A review of the technical literature also revealed that uranium was very widely dispersed throughout the earths crust and that almost all natural substances exhibited some radioactivity. Quickly the idea spread that almost anyone had a chance to get rich quick by finding uranium, literally in his own back yard. Although founded on a basic misconception, this "boom" did serve a useful purpose in arousing public interest in the search for uranium. In spite of the fact that uranium is not consumed in amounts comparable to iron, copper, or lead, its need is measured in tons rather than pounds, and the demand for it is greater than the presently available supply. During the first three years of its existence, the Atomic Energy Commission received more than 15,000 inquiries and more than 20,000 samples representing practically every natural substance (and some that weren't natural). Many of these inquiries concerned the "back yard" possibility, and many of the samples came from back yards. Other questions revealed equally serious misconceptions concerning the properties of naturally radioactive substances. Among other things, radioactivity from supposed deposits of uranium was blamed for making cows lose their hair, stopping watches, and for causing burns, fires, and a ringing in the ears. Other questions, however, were quite sound and to the point: "I have pitchblende on my land. What shall I do with it?" "How much is uranium ore worth?" "Is the Atomic Energy Commission interested in thorium?" "Where can I sell my uranium ore?" Do I need a license to mine uranium?" "How do I stake a mining claim?" As a result of these inquiries, the Atomic Energy Commission in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey published a booklet in 1949 called Prospecting for Uranium. This booklet treated briefly the subject of uranium prospecting and in one section answered specific questions of the type most commonly asked by the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Minerals for Atomic Energy. A Guide to Exploration for Uranium, Thorium, and Beryllium ... Third Printing. [With Illustrations.].
Author: Robert D. Nininger
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Exploration and Research for Atomic Minerals
Author: India. Atomic Minerals Division
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Pages : 167
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There's Adventure in Atomic Energy (Classic Reprint)
Author: Julian May
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ISBN: 9781332204229
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Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Excerpt from There's Adventure in Atomic Energy Randy Morrow, the central character in There's Adventure in Atomic Energy, is an average American boy in his early teens. His father is a writer of science books, and step by step he introduces Randy to the mysteries and wonders of the world of the atom. Perhaps the greatest of the new sciences is the development and control of atomic energy. As Randy finds out, here is the fuel to power the industries of the world by the time he has become a man. Here, too, may be the power that will some day take man to the stars. Randy learns some of the atom's supreme powers by simple experiments which any reader of this book can perform, too. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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ISBN: 9781332204229
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Pages : 184
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Excerpt from There's Adventure in Atomic Energy Randy Morrow, the central character in There's Adventure in Atomic Energy, is an average American boy in his early teens. His father is a writer of science books, and step by step he introduces Randy to the mysteries and wonders of the world of the atom. Perhaps the greatest of the new sciences is the development and control of atomic energy. As Randy finds out, here is the fuel to power the industries of the world by the time he has become a man. Here, too, may be the power that will some day take man to the stars. Randy learns some of the atom's supreme powers by simple experiments which any reader of this book can perform, too. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Catalogue of Minerals (Classic Reprint)
Author: Geo. L. English and Company
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528102766
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Excerpt from Catalogue of Minerals It is our earnest desire to have an unsullied reputation for integrity and justice, as we believe that upon no other basis can a permanent busi ness be built up. The attention of parties who do not know of our stand ing is respectfully called to the list (on the following page) of distinguished mineralogists who kindly permit us to use their names for reference. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528102766
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Excerpt from Catalogue of Minerals It is our earnest desire to have an unsullied reputation for integrity and justice, as we believe that upon no other basis can a permanent busi ness be built up. The attention of parties who do not know of our stand ing is respectfully called to the list (on the following page) of distinguished mineralogists who kindly permit us to use their names for reference. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
An Index of Radioactive Minerals
Author: S. H. U. Bowie
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Pages : 110
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GUIDE TO THE COLLECTION OF MINERALS (CLASSIC REPRINT).
Author: BRITISH. MUSEUM
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ISBN: 9780331127201
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Pages : 0
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Bibliography on Atomic Energy Levels and Spectra
Author: Arlene Musgrove
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781396313745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Excerpt from Bibliography on Atomic Energy Levels and Spectra: July 1979 Through December 1983 Key words: Atomic energy levels; atomic spectra; bibliography; energy levels, atomic; spectra, atomic; wavelengths, atoms and ions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781396313745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Excerpt from Bibliography on Atomic Energy Levels and Spectra: July 1979 Through December 1983 Key words: Atomic energy levels; atomic spectra; bibliography; energy levels, atomic; spectra, atomic; wavelengths, atoms and ions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Reprints on Atomic Energy
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Catalogue of Minerals, With Their Formulas, Etc
Author: Thomas Egleston
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ISBN: 9781332902910
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
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Excerpt from Catalogue of Minerals, With Their Formulas, Etc: Prepared for the Smithsonian Institution A table of the symbols used, with illustrations of the meaning of the formulae, are given on p. Vii., and on p. Ix. Will be found a table relating to the systems of crystallization. In the first column are the simple forms from which all the others, of the same system, are derived; in the second the description of the axes of these simple forms, and in the others the nomenclature that has been adopted by the authors whose names stand at the head of the column. The axes of a crystal are imaginary lines drawn through its centre and about which it is symmetrical. It has been found most convenient to refer to the systems of crystallization by the numbers which have been placed on the left hand of the table. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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ISBN: 9781332902910
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
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Excerpt from Catalogue of Minerals, With Their Formulas, Etc: Prepared for the Smithsonian Institution A table of the symbols used, with illustrations of the meaning of the formulae, are given on p. Vii., and on p. Ix. Will be found a table relating to the systems of crystallization. In the first column are the simple forms from which all the others, of the same system, are derived; in the second the description of the axes of these simple forms, and in the others the nomenclature that has been adopted by the authors whose names stand at the head of the column. The axes of a crystal are imaginary lines drawn through its centre and about which it is symmetrical. It has been found most convenient to refer to the systems of crystallization by the numbers which have been placed on the left hand of the table. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.