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The Geology Of The Blockhouse Quadrangle, Blount County, Tennessee, James Edward Ricketts

Masters Theses

Preface: It is the purpose of this report to describe the major geologic and geographic conditions of the Blockhouse Quadrangle, Blount County, Tennessee, based upon field studies of the writer. This area, a relatively small portion of the Tennessee Section of the Valley and Ridge Provence, is typical of the East Tennessee Valley and the adjacent Blue Ridge Province. Since field study constituted a large part of the work, much of the written information was taken from field notes. Maps, charts, and photographs are interspersed throughout the text thus aiding in a better understanding of the subject at hand.

Since …

A Research In Sixth Grade Children's Solution Of Verbal Arithmetic Problems, Herbert Schroder

Master's Theses

The purpose of this research in sixth grade children's solution of verbal problems in arithmetic is to investigate the mental processes that lie back of pupils' answers in arithmetic. That is, how do pupils solve verbal problems in arithmetic? The investigation involves several related problems such as; to what extent is the pupils' method of solution influenced by irrelevant data, cues, details, and numbers used in a problem?

The Yellow Pigment In The Flower Petals Of Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus Corniculatus L.), David K. Blake Jr.

Honors Theses

Bird's foot trefoil is a low growing, bushy legume which is gaining popularity as a forage plant. Its small sweet-pea-like blossoms are bright yellow, bearing a few thing scarlet lines along the standard (the topmost petal). The buds are scarlet-tipped, the scarlet disappearing as the flower matures. For this investigation, the flowers were picked when mature, or nearly so, then were air-dried at 20-30 degrees celsius. The petals were not separated from the calyx.

An Investigation Of The Synthesis And Physical Properties Of Some Halogenated-Dinitromethanes, Charles O. Bostwick

Honors Theses

Work has been done on the synthesis and physical properties ot the dichlor- (1), dibrom- (2), and bromchlor- {3) dinitromethanes. However no reports could be found on the synthesis of nitromethanes containing fluorine. In this research, attempts were made to replace the bromine atoms in dibromdinitromethane with fluorine atoms by means or various fluorinating agents available. Some of the physical constants of the dibrom-, bromchlor-, and monobrom- dinitromethanes were determined in order to obtain fairly accurate values for comparison with the products from various reactions. The by-products from the synthesis of dibromd1n1tromethane were also studied.

Determination Of Heat Of Reaction In The Setting Process For Silicic Acid Gels, Mason Kronick

Honors Theses

The underlying purpose of this work was to gain a further insight into the mechanism of the setting of silicic acid gels. The primary purpose was to determine the heat of reaction during the setting process for the gels. Previous investigators have sought to determine the structure of gels by investigating the effect of certain factors as: temperature, concentration of both acid and silica, pH, and addition of soluble organic and inorganic materials on the time of set. Certain properties of the silicic acid gels have bearing on the theories for the mechanism of the setting process. These properties are …

Elasticity And Plastic Flow Of Silicic Acid Gels, Clarence Kenneth Lasher

Honors Theses

Rubber is a very common example of a substance which has both elastic and plastic properties. If a rubber band is placed over two pegs, it is stretched and behaves elastically. There will be a certain tension in the rubber band but as time goes on, this tension lessens. The rubber has undergone a certain amount of plastic flow. It has been the purpose of this research to study the analogous situation in the case of silicic acid gels.

The Effect Of Electrolytes On The Viscosity And Time Of Set Of Silicic Acid Gels, John W. Rhoades

Honors Theses

This thesis contains the results of experiments of the effects of electrolysis of the viscosity and time of set of silicic acid gels.

Report Of Investigation On The Physical Characteristics Of The Oil Sands From The Cut Bank Field, Montana, V. E. Hanes

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this research was to study the physical characteristics, mainly, porosity and permeability of the oil sands from the Cut Bank field, Glacier County, Montana. In so doing, a better understanding of the relation­ship of these physical characteristics to one another and to the pool itself could be obtained.

Heats Of Solution Of Halogen Methanes In Liquid Ammonia, Robert W. Davison

Honors Theses

Introductory experiments were carried out to see just which halogen methane derivatives, if any, produce heat changes when dissolved in liquid ammonia. There are indications given in the chemical literature to expect that certain of the halogen methanes should dissolve in liquid ammonia with the evolution or absorption of heat. This present research work involved investigation of such compounds as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, bromoform, and also iodoform. Only introductory heat measurements were made. More work must be done to confirm and enlarge upon results presented here.

Refining Of Low Grade Zinc-Gold Precipitates, John C. Stentz

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this investigation was to ascertain if advantage could be taken of the copper in the precipitates as a collecting agent of the precious metals in the direct smelting furnace.The products produced to be low grade anode bullion and a slag low in precious metals, high in zinc and lead.

Upper Mississippian Faunas Of Western Montana, James King

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The author has made a study of an assemblage of fossils from the Blacktail Range near Dillon Montana with the purpose in view of attempting a correlation of that group with the fauna of the Big Snowy Group. Fossils have also been obtained from a limestone formation in northwestern Montana and from four different areas in the Amsden formation in central and western Mont­ana.

The Velocity Of Falling Particles In A Liquid Medium, Elliott Coldwater

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The investigation was prompted by the fact that there seemed to be some discrepancy between the results published by Richards,and the empirical figures used in classification and in gravity concentration. Further, the work of Richards was restricted to quartz and galena whereas this study also includes pyrite and calcite.

Geology Of Iron Deposits At Princeton Montana And Economic Aspects Of Iron Ore In Montana, Carl Lind

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this paper is to introduce to the reader, an iron deposit in the Princeton district, about 19 miles northeast by highway from Philipsburg, Montana. Heretofore there has been no written literature on this deposit. It is also intended to investigate the economic possibilities of iron ore in general in the State of Montana.

Age Hardening Of Copper-Aluminum Alloy Castings, Frank Randall

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Age hardening occurs in alloys of the solid solution type containing a hardening constituent, be it metal or metallic compound, which is more soluble in the solvent phase at higher temperatures than at lower ones.

Helena And Ennis Talc Deposits, Howard N. Anderson

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this report is to collect geologic data concerning two Montana talc occurrences at Helena and Ennis and to offer some explanation as to their origin. The two deposits cited are in somewhat similar lithologic settings and both possess the same mineralogical and structural features. Because of this similarity only the Helena deposit is covered in detail.

Stratigraphic Studies Of The Ordovician And Devonian Formations Throughout The Northwest Plains Area, Walter N. Campbell

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

As yet the knowledge of Ordovician and Devonian physiography in this vast northwest region remains almost a complete secret. Very little, in any, work has been done along this line with the exception of those areas where the various formations outcrop.

Mineral Occurences In Certain Pegmatite Dikes In Southwestern Montana, Jacob N. Jovick

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Pegmatite dikes are rather common in occurrence in parts of southwestern Montana, particularly in a region to the east of the Tobacco Root range 50 to 75 miles southeast of Butte.

Insoluble Residues Of The Lower Mississippian Limestones Of The Madison Group, Fred G. Lines

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The correlation of non-fossiliferous drill samples is one of the difficult problems that is en­countered in sub-surface stratigraphy. In order to truly correlate a formation, it must have some dis tinctive features and have an areal persistence of these features. These requirements are probably met best by limestone.

Sizing By Elutriation Of Finely Ground Quartz And Pyrite, Elmer C. Polson

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Elutriation, as a means of sorting mineral particles, has received marked attention during the last fifteen years. Its use in the ceramics industry for the sorting of clays was recognized even before this.

The Application Of A Laboratory Induction Furnace To The Selective Smelting Of A Montana Chromite Concentrate, James H. Mcmahon

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this experimental work was to determine with the utilization of a laboratory sized induction furnace a method whereby a high-iron Montana chromite concentrate could be successfully smelted to yield a product suitable for the subsequent production of standard ferrochrome.

An Investigation Of The Age-Hardening Of Copper With Nickel-Boron Compounds, Robert I. Moreen

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Boron is an element whose metallurgical possibil­ities have never been fully investigated. The principal reason for this fact seems to lie in the difficulties encountered in preparing elemental boron and its various intermetallic compounds.

The Determination Of Aluminum In The Presence Of Manganese And Iron By The Use Of A Mercury Cathode, William R. Opie

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Since 1880, when Wolcott Gibbs made the suggestion that mercury could be used as a cathode in gravimetric electroanalysis, many articles have appeared in literature either criticizing the method or citing successful results which have been obtained by it.

Induction Furnace Smelting Of Montana Chromite, Millard L. Reyner

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In 1939 the total world production of crude chromite was approximately 1,167,000 metric tons; of which the United States produced only 3,672 metric tons and imported over 317,500 metric tons. Imports came mostly from the Philippine Islands, Cuba, South Africa, and Rhodesia.

Testing And Concentration Of A Low Grade Gold Ore From Marysville, Montana, John B. White, Jr.

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this thesis was to investigate and attempt to concentrate low grade cyanided tailings rejected from the old Montana Mining and milling Company's mill situated 4 miles below the town of Marysville, Montana.

A Study Of The Dissolution Of Pyrolusite In Sulphuric Acid, John J. Worsdell

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

With an eye to the future development of its re­sources, the large deposits of low-grade manganese ore within Montana's boundaries show great promise of developing an important industry. With the pre­sent war demands and the possibility of a future mar­ket it is essential that work expended to utilize this important mineral.

A Chromium Plating Bath Containing Sodium Benzenesulfonate Instead Of Sulfuric Acid, Edward Burleigh

Bachelors’ Theses

At the present day chromium plated articles are saving the country many tons of badly needed metals. The beautiful, bright,luster that chromium has is no longer the prime quality that makes its use so extensive. Today its extreme hardness has taken the foremost place. Parts worn by use and re-claimed with chromium, not only wear longer than the original ones· but they also save valuable metal and time put into new ones. New articles plated with chromium have increased life, and thus the time and metal needed for replacement is greatly reduced.

The present chromium plating baths containing sulfuric acid …

Polishing Mineral Specimens By The Use Of An Optical Polishing Machine, Wilbur J. Guay

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The problem in this investigation was to determine if mineral specimens mounted in bakelite, or lucite, could be polished for microscopic examination by the use of an optical polishing machine, and if this method would cut down the length of time required to polish specimens by the methods now in use.

The Anodic Oxidation Of Vanadium In Phosphoric Acid Solution, Ben H. Alexander

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this thesis was to analyze the possibility of recovering the vanadium in the phosphoric acid by anodic oxidation in an electrolytic cell. This problem allowed not only the possibility of improving a commercial operation, but a study of the functioning of an interesting and very important phenomena.

An Experimental Investigation Of The Age Hardening Of Nickel With Boron, Willard M. Boam

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Since 1911, at which time, the age hardening phenomenon of duralumin was discovered by Film, much re­search has been carried on investigating the various alloy systems. The successful application of age hardening to the copper aluminum system (duralumin) has indicated the possibility of hardening practically all the metals in the same way.

The Recovery Of Zinc From Butte Mine Waters, Edmond M. Fern

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Very little work has been done towards the recovery of zinc from mine water because the zinc content of the water is generally low. As different from copper, which can very easily be replaced by iron in any of its solutions, zinc is very high up in the electro-chemical series and so the few metals above zinc, most of which are rare and hence expensive, cannot be used to replace zinc from its solution.