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A Preliminary Study Of The Characteristic Physical Properties Of Chlorinated Asphalt, Ernest Clifford Spafford

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The introduction of chlorine into hydrocarbon compounds produces a product with properties markedly different from those of the original hydrocarbon. Methane, a gas at ordinary conditions, becomes methyl chloride, still a gas but having a higher condensation point than methane, upon the substitution of one chlorine atom in place of a hydrogen atom per molecule of methane. Upon the introduction of three atoms of chlorine per molecule of methane, chloroform, a very volatile liquid, is formed, and upon the introduction of four atoms of chlorine carbon tetrachloride, a less volatile liquid is produced.

Chlorination takes place in a “saturated” hydrocarbon …

A Metallographic Study Of Primitive Copper Work., John A. Alley

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The field of archaeology and that of metallurgy appear to be widely separated and in no way related. Work done in recent years, however, tends to show that, in many ways, the metallurgist can supplement and enhance the information gain­ed by the archaeologist, at least in regard to those objects which have been made of metal.

The Anti-Oxidant Influence Of Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins On The Drying Of Linseed Oil., Walter William Rinne 1909-1974

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Explosive Property Of Aluminum Powder Liquid Oxygen Mixture, David S. Bruce

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the optimum conditions for explosion of a mixture of aluminum powder and liquid oxygen when fired without the use of a fixed detonator.

A Study Of Furoyl Chloride., Luella Shehan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Semi-Commercial Distillation Of Ternary Mixtures : Paper I. Glycerin-Ethyl Alcohol-Water, Rochus Cornelius Stahl

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Review Of The Bromination Of Intermediate Compounds In The Preparation Of 4 - Bromo - 2 - Sulphimide Benzoic Acid And The Preparation Of 4 - Iodo - 2 - Sulphimide Benzoic Acid., Robert E. Johnson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Determination Of The Deuterium Oxide Content Of Various Samples Of Water, Douglas R. Macintyre

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the deuterium oxide content of various samples of water by a precise and sensitive method based upon the compressibility of water. These samples were gathered from as many different locations as were deemed necessary.

A Study Of The Products Of The Reaction Between Stannous And Arsenate Ions In Silicic Acid Gels, Frank K. Thompson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The fact that characteristic crystalline products result upon the diffusion of arsenate ions into silicic acid gel which has been impregnated with stannous ions has been known by the Pacific Chemistry Department for some time. The optimum conditions with regards to heat and hydrogen ion concentration have been determined. The purpose of this investigation was to study the products of the reaction. First to determine whether or not the silicic acid itself combined with the stannous and arsenate. ions in the formation of the crystalline product, and second to determine its chemical composition.

A Study Of Methods Of Determining The Rate Of Acid Hydrolysis Of Wheat Gluten, Angus V. Honrickson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Because of the nutritious value of sodium glutamate and its meat-like flavor, which is very pleasing to most people, and hence its demand if it were properly promoted, and because of the abundance of protein in accessible form for its manufacture, it is only reasonable to assume that if the optimum conditions of protein hydrolysis were found, the manufacturing could be made a highly successful enterprise. it was the purpose of this research to investigate the methods by which the hydrolysis of wheat glutes can do conveniently followed in order to determine the efficiency of reactions run under specific conditions.

Amherst Township, A Regional Study, Ruth C. Rockwood

Honors Papers

Amherst township was selected as the area to be studied because it was believed to be as nearly representative of the aspects of land and life in north central Ohio as any small area that could be found. It is located on a section of the Lake Plain which has somewhat parallel lines formed by three beach-ridges, and on the northern edge of the Glaciated Plain. Then, the quarrying of the world famous Berea sandstone gives somewhat of an individual aspect to the small towns within Amherst township.

The purpose of the paper is to describe the physical landscape, and …

The Sorption Of Fluoride Ion With Special Reference To Fluoride Removal From Potable Waters, Phillip W. West

Theses and Dissertations

The recent discovery that even very small concentrations of fluorides in drinking waters are sufficient to cause the serious dental dystrophy commonly known as mottled enamel, has around widespread interest and concern. Federal and State surveys have been conducted to determine the geographical distribution of the malady, and the fluoride contents of water supplies.

County dental surveys, conducted by the United States Public Health Department with the cooperation of local dentists, have located the regions throughout the country where mottled enamel is endemic and among these localities is an area in southeastern North Dakota and adjacent territory in South Dakota …

The Lime Content Of Rocks Of The Upper Cretaceous System Of Ellis County, Kansas, G. Lawrence Rarick

Master's Theses

The report which is being submitted here is the result of several weeks of field and laboratory work investigating the rocks of the Upper Cretaceous System of Ellis County, Kansas. The writer has attempted to consider the subject primarily from a chemical viewpoint although much of the background for the work has been of a geological nature. There has been no attempt to give a complete chemical analysis of the rocks of the Upper Cretaceous System, but rather a more or less thorough analysis in regard to the percentage of lime that the rocks of the various formations and members …

Comparison Of Hydrogen Ion Concentration Results In Silicic Acid Gel Mixtures By Different Methods, Edward David Luneburg

Honors Theses

Since a conclusive theory of the structure of gels has not been presented yet, it is still necessary to obtain as much data about gels as possible, in the hope that the assembled data will lead to a theory which will explain all the known facts. Thus, the effect of such factors as temperature, concentration of acis and the addition of indicators were studied. Also, the change of the properties of viscosity and conductivity during the time of set were studied.

Change Of Conductivity Of Silicic Acid Gels Upon Setting, Robert Louie Slobod

Honors Theses

In the course of the investigation that has been conducted at Union College by Prof. Charles B. Hurd and his student assistants, it was soon found that something more accurate than the Wheatstone bridge would have to be used in measuring the electrical conductivity of gels. This becomes evident if we consider that in such studies we encounter the measurement of very small changes in the total resistance, changes of the order of one or two parts in twenty thousand. Accordingly, a modification of the Carey Foster bridge was developed for this work.

Migration Of Ions Through Silicic Acid Gels, Richard Edward Davies

Honors Theses

Ever since Liesegane (1), rediscovered the phenomenon of rhythmic precipitation first due to Runge (2), the colloid chemists have been using their ingenuity in attempts to explain the factors responsible for the formation of Liesegang rings. The theories resulting from such investigation have not been entirely satisfactory. In recent years the problem has been taken up by the students of waye mechanics in hope of conquering that which has so far defined the chemists. It is hoped that by continuing the work of Bieleski (3) and Rothemich (4) with the probing electrode, one of the many theories concerning the phenomenon …

The Conchoid, James J. Blask

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to present 1n a simple and compact manner the conchoid, and to show its use in solving certain mathematical problems. Some of the better known curves related to the conchoid will also be discussed.

Attempted Proofs Of The Differentiation Of Magmas By Syntexis, Clifford Wendel

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This investigation was an effort to obtain proof of the much disputed principle that most of the observed mag­netic differentiations have been due to the assimilation, or syntexis, of the intruded country rocks.

A Metallurgical Study Of Gold Ores, Alfred A. Bloom

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Gold is widely distributed in the earth's crust in small quantities. Gold is found in nature in two forms; the element itself and the compound gold telluride. In all cases, silver in some proportion is an alloying constituent.

The Effect Of Sodium Fluoride On The Bright Plating Range Of Chromium, Ernst Curschmann

Bachelors’ Theses

Chromium is used very extensively at the present time as an exterior plate over other metals. It has found favor not only because of its brilliant blue, untarnishable lustre, but also because of its extreme hardness. The great increase in the demand for chromium plate in recent years, rapidly relegating nickel plate into the background, has resulted in increased research and experimentation .in the field of chromium plating, in the endeavor to provide a lasting, beautiful plate at a minimum of expense.

Present chromium plating baths containing sulphuric acid as the active agent of deposition leave much to be desired …

E, Doyle K. Brooks

Master's Theses

The meteoric splendor of the transcendental constant e is an intriguing mystery. It rises unexpectedly from nowhere, brilliantly illuminates some obscure mathematical concept, points to its solution, and abruptly fades into oblivion. Its unheralded visitation leaves the student wiser but wondering, tantalized by its omnipotence in apparently unrelated fields. Ever since his first introduction to e in elementary logarithms it has seemed to the writer that all the authors of textbooks are in a conspiracy to defeat any real knowledge of e. They say "2.71828… , called e, is the base of Naperian logarithms." Why? "The derivative of eX is …

Electrolytic Recovery Of Copper And Zinc From Brasses, Thomas Barker Jr.

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Reclaimed metals, or secondary metals, are becoming of great im­portance in the metal industries of the world. Secondary metals are an important factor in production. The increase in the secondary production of copper is due to many factors. One of these may be its permenance, that is, the metal does not corrode very readily. Another reason for increase in production is the high price paid for it.

A Preliminary Study Of The Ostracoda Of The Big Snowy Group, Mississippian, Of Montana., John C. Rabbitt

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In the field, samples were taken vertically and horizon­tally along the various outcrops in different sections of central and south-central Montana. At important localities the samples were taken about every half-foot verti­cally; in other sections they were taken every few feet.

Chemical And Physical Considerations Of Carbohydrates, Flora Cooke

Chemistry Honors Papers

This 13 page thesis examines chemical and physical considerations of carbohydrates.

The Electrodeposition Of Manganese From Certain Aqueous Solutions, Fred J. Hill

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Careful examination of the literature available shows that the electrodeposition of manganese from various aqueous solutions has not been attempted to any great extent. The best method for the electrodeposition of pure manganese consists in the electrolysis of a solution con­taining manganous and ammonium sulphates.

The Staining Effect Of The Hydrochloric Acid-Chromate Trioxide Solution On The Minerals Of The Chalcocite-Stibnite-Galena Ternary System., John W. Johns Jr.

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The object of this work has been to devise a method by which the different phases in the chalcocite-stibnite-galena ternary system may be identified. As the mineralogists have no precise methods for the identification of these phases, a hydrochloric acid-chromate trioxide staining solution was employed.

Occurrence And Origin Of Placer Gold In Montana, John K. Halse

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

From time immemorial man has used gold as a medium of exchange, a mea­sure of value, as jewelry and for ornamentation. Placer gold has led dir­ectly or indirectly to the settlement of lands, California and Alaska being the two best known examples. It has led the way to the discovery of other important mineral wealth, the discovery of the copper and silver deposits at Butte, Montana and the discovery of the silver deposits at Cripple Creek, Colorado being two good examples.

An Investigation Of The Properties Of Some Of The White Metal Alloys, William James Walsh Jr.

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Although there is no standardized list of alloys, most investigators have, to avoid confusion, concurred in at least grouping the metals under several general heads. Precious metals: gold, silver and the platinum group; the light metals: aluminum and magnesium; the non-ferrous metals (excluding all steels and iron-base alloys); and the antifriction metals.

The Separation Of Tungstic Oxide From Scheelite And Its Subsequent Reduction With Hydrogen, Dave Jones

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The largest known deposits of tungsten ores occur in the continuation of the Indo-Malayan Mountains, which extends through Burma, Malaya, China, Japan, and Chosen. Production of tungsten concentrates was started in 1910 in Burma, and in 1911 this country was the world's largest producer. China produced but little until 1916, but has since supplied over fifty per cent of the world's requirements.

The Grignard Reagents: Their Preparation, Flora Cooke

Chemistry Honors Papers

This 14 page thesis examines various methods for the preparation of the Grignard reagent.