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The Corrosive Effect Of Sodium Acid Sulfite Solution Upon Stainless Steel As Compared With Carbon Steel And Cast Iron, Arthur John Haug

Bachelors’ Theses

Tilghman, in 1866, discovered the fundamental principle of the sulfite process - the treatment of wood with a solution of sulfur dioxide gas in water, with the addition of an alkaline bisulfite. However, he was un­able to pursue this discovery because of the difficulty of obtaining acid resisting materials.

The Removal Of Chlorides And Sulfates By Synthetic Resins., Lucille Grace Boudreaux

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Studies On The Quantitative Analysis Of Rhenium And Its Occurrence In The Products Of Molybdenite Processing, Walter Keith Dean

Masters Theses

"There is at the present time no commercially developed source of the metal rhenium in the United States. Since this metal is known to exist in molybdenite, it was felt that a study of the products of the metallurgical processing of this mineral might reveal a source of rhenium that could e developed. The Climax Molybdenum Co. provided a number of samples from their smelter at Langloth, Pennsylvania. Although an improved method for the quantitative estimation of rhenium was recently published, its accuracy was not high and the procedure exacting and time-consuming. These combined factors led to the selection of …

A Study Of The Electrodeposition Of Chromium Directly On Aluminum, Paul E. Truttschel

Bachelors’ Theses

The electrolytic deposition of chromium has been an accomplished fact since the early 1920's. Considerable investigation had taken place before this, but it was not until 1920 that any process had been devised to make chromium plating successful commercially. Since then, and especially in the last ten years, this has been a favorite research problem amony[sic] many electrochemists and the results have been most gratifying.

By far the greatest amount of work has been done, however, using metals such as copper, steel, and brass for cathodes, very little information being obtainable concerning the chromium plating of aluminum. Most of the …

A Determination Of The Melting Points Of Binary Mixtures Of Halowax 1014 And Natural Waxes By The Dropping Pellet Method, Leslie Jones

Bachelors’ Theses

The original intent of this thesis was twofold: First, to adapt the dropping pellet method of determining melting points to the determination of the melting points of various binary mixtures of Halowax 1014 and natural waxes. This work follows up the investigation of Kroening who used the ball and ring method of determining the melting points of mixtures of various Halowaxes and natural waxes. Second, to attempt to ascertain whether there are formed in these binary mixtures chemical compounds which would account for their peculiar behavior as regards melting points.

A Comparison Between Saponification And Iodine Values And Melting Point Curves For Mixtures Of Various Natural Waxes And Halowax 1012, William Kenneth Watts

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis 1s concerned with the nature of the action of the lowering of the melting point of the various natural waxes by the addition of Halowax. The problem was suggested by the work of Louis Kroening in his thesis, "The Effect of Halowax 1012, 1013, and 1014 on the Melting Points of the Various Waxes", and also by that of Joseph M. Sevenich in his thesis, "An Investigation of Halowaxes in Trinary Wax Mixtures". The former showed conclusively that the presence of Halowax in a wax mixture invariably lowered the melting point of the natural wax. The latter showed …

A Study Of The Kjeldahl Method And A Modification For The Determination Of Nitrogen In Alcoholic Distillates., Margie M. Miller

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The True Fermentable Substances In Grain And The Development Of A Rapid Method For The Determination Of Pentosans., Marjorie M. Laning 1916-2010

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Volumetric Determination Of Alumina In Clays And Related Materials, David Ferdinand Boltz

Masters Theses

"The primary purpose of this thesis was to develop a direct method for the determination of alumina in certain silicates. The classical gravimetric procedure for the analysis of alumina in clays and related materials has often been regarded as being too lengthy and troublesome, especially when only the percentage of alumina was desired. The correct determination of alumina is undoubtedly one of the most unsatisfactory of the chemical constituents of siliceous materials, and therefore the development of a direct volumetric method for the determination of this constituent was made the main objective of this research, page [1].

Copper Chromium Oxide As A Catalyst In The Hydrogenation Of Castor Oil, Mary Sebaldus Rueger

Bachelors’ Theses

Catalysts are essential to most hydrogenation reactions. Very few hydrogenations occur in the absence of some sort of catalyst. Thus, the earlier work of Bergius on coal hydrogenation was non-catalytic, but more recently the process has become practically entirely catalytic thru the development of the I. G. Farbenindustrie in Germany.

A Comparative Study Of The Proteolytic Activity Of Trypsin On Various Gelatins, Louis Hinkle Coggs

Bachelors’ Theses

Since 1839, the viscosity of liquids has been measured by means of capillary tubes. However, it was not until the year 1846, that the results of Poiaeu1lle's research were :made known to the public. Because of the comprehensiveness of Poiseuille's work, the concept of the laws controlling viscometry flow is attributed to him. For one hundred rears the subject of viscometry has been studied by many. During these years the principle a propounded by Poiseuille have been verified in general, but various corrections and modifications of viscometers in regard to drainage, surface tension, liquid head, and kinetic energy have been …

The Bursting Strength Of Ethylcellulose Films In Various Organic Solvents, James B. Miller

Bachelors’ Theses

Since the discovery of celluloid by Hyatt, industry has appreciated the inherent toughness of compositions containing cellulose derivatives.

Ethylcellulose, one of the newest of these derivatives, has been widely used and investigated in the last few years because or its extraordinary properties which are unavailable in any other single cellulose derivative.

Electrolytic Preparation Of Glucuronic Acid From Glucose, Thomas Mcguine

Bachelors’ Theses

The present work was undertaken to check the results of Dr. R.A. Leutgoeb in the electrolytic preparation and also to further the separation of glucuronic acid from the electrolyte.

Because up to 1938 no efficient chemical method of glucuronic acid had been developed. Dr. Leutgoeb undertook to remedy this lack by making use of electrolysis for a preparation from alpha methyl-glucoside. Such a chemical method is needed if biochemists wish to successfully continue work on the metabolism and deoxioating functions of glucuronic acid. Biological means indeed produce glucuronic acid but in low yields and after much time and labor. Hence …

Viscosity Of Ethyl Cellulose In Various Binary Mixtures, Frank L. Tinetti

Bachelors’ Theses

Viscosity is that property of a fluid by which it resists continuous deformation, especially characteristic of thick liquids. It is also variously defined as the resistance experienced by one portion of a liquid in moving over another portion, or the "internal friction" of the liquid. This property is the reciprocal of "fluidity", which is the measure of the tendency of a liquid to flow.

Chemical Substitutes., Clarence Elmore Parks 1909-1987

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Methods Available For The Measurement Of The Conductivity Of Electrolytes Including A New Procedure Involving Electrodeless Determinations, Clyde Aubrey Crowley

Dissertations

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A Study Of The Viscosity Of Gelatines, Mary Anthony Keller

Bachelors’ Theses

Only a casual perusal of the literature treating of enzymes impresses one with the importance of the subject. How could the process of digestion be carried on without the action of enzymes? The tanning industry is primarily concerned with so-called bates, which are enzymes. Other industrial ope.rations, such as brewing, the manufacture of glue, petroleum refining, the production of rubber and starch, are likewise largely dependent on enzymatic action. Another phase of enzyme activity turns to the prevention of disease and medical diagnosis.

Substrates are of no less importance. The present work is not so much a study of -enzymatic …

The Iodine Value Of Tung Oil, M. Beto Reiss

Bachelors’ Theses

In the oil and fat industry the iodine value is one of the most important criteria in testing for the purity of the substance at hand. According to the amount of iodine absorbed fats are classified as drying, semi-drying, and non-drying oils. If the respective oil possesses and iodine value lying between 130 and 200, it is considered a drying oil; between 95 and 130, a semi-drying oil, and between 1 and 95, a non-drying oil.

The Surface Tension Of Ethylene Glycol With Various Additions, Walter W. Eichenberger

Bachelors’ Theses

Ethylene glycol is a compound of great interest both from a practical and theoretical viewpoint. In its properties it lies midway between ethyl alcohol and glycerol. Several years ago this substance was a scientific curiosity and was produced solely by laboratory methods. At that time it had little commercial value principally because of its scar• city. However, the demand for glycol steadily rose after its many useful properties had become known until today it is a very common chemical staple. Such uses as in a non-freezing dynamite, as an anti-freeze for automobile cooling systems, as a hygrosoopic agent, as a …

The Construction And Efficiency Of A Packed Type Laboratory Fractionating Column, Henry Rostkowski

Bachelors’ Theses

Although simple and fractional distillation have been used commercially for many centuries, fractional distillation has been used in the laboratory only during comparatively recent years. The early laboratory fractionating columns were much less efficient than were the industrial columns. Starting about the year 1910 much work has been done in an attempt to improve the small laboratory columns. It has been the purpose of this work to build a column which combines some of the good features of columns of other workers. In addition, the column was built with the purpose of illustrating the theory of fractional distillation and thus …

Coloration Of Alkali Silicates By Carbon Arc And Sunlight, Geo. Glockler, A. R. Johansson

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

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Corrosion Of Aluminum In Alkaline Solutions, George Oliver Doherty

Bachelors’ Theses

Aluminum has been an important member of the metal group since its isolation about 100 years ago. It has sprung into prominence in the commercial field and in household use in the last thirty years. The metal is light, possesses good thermal and electrical conductivity and as an alloy with other metals takes on a surprising degree of strength.

The problem of producing aluminum cheaply enough to make it practical has finally been overcome to a great extent. It now remains to be seen just what further uses there are to which this new metal may be put. Aluminum may …

Freestone County, Texas [Water Quality Survey Of Wells And Springs With Test Hole Data, 1936], Samuel F. Turner

United States Geological Survey: Water Reports and Publications

Introduction

The purpose of this survey was to obtain information concerning existing wells and springs and the quantity and quality of water they yield, and to put down test holes where additional information was needed.

This project was part of a statewide Works Progress Administration project known as a "Statewide Inventory of Water Wells," sponsored by the [Texas] State Board of Water Engineers. The Division of Ground Water of the United States Geological Survey cooperated in the technical direction of the project and the Bureau of Industrial Chemistry of the University of Texas furnished laboratory space and equipment and supervised …

The Particle Size Of Emulsions Prepared With Pure And Commercial Egg Yolk, August Carl Siefert

Bachelors’ Theses

Emulsions are undoubtedly among the most useful preparations which man can make, and their application in industry, pharmacy, and cooking is wide and varied. We are all familiar with mayonnaise in which and emulsion of olive oil is obtained with the use of egg yolk as an emulsifying agent. Egg yolk itself is one of Nature's very best emulsions, as is milk which is both a colloid and an emulsion.

This thesis is concerned in particular with the application of emulsions in the tanning industry, where oil is applied to leather in the form of an emulsion to make it …

A Study Of The Gelation Of Several Paraffins In Various Solutions, Joseph John Wocasek

Bachelors’ Theses

In the selection of various waxes for commercial use, it has long been the custom to depend solely upon melting-point for property determination. Thus, for example, all paraffin waxes which had a melting range between 50 and 65 degrees centigrade, were thought to have much the same properties and that any or the commercial paraffins of this range would therefore impart the same characteristics to the product in which they were to be used. But with increased use, these waxes have come under more careful observation and experimentation. Very little data has as yet been released for publication but already …

The Effect Of Calcium And Ammonium Salts On Enzyme Action, Erwin F. Karow

Bachelors’ Theses

The object of this thesis is to study the effect of various ammonium and calcium salts upon the digestive action of trypsin, pancreatin and papain. A perusal of the literature reveals only a small amount of information upon the subject.

Nickel And Its Determination, Robert Fitzpatrick

Bachelors’ Theses

I have found great pleasure in writing this thesis on Nickel and wish to express my appreciation for the assis­tance received from various sources. The thesis itself contains a brief history of the metal followed by an experi­mental determination of the nickel content of some commer­cial steels. These were kindly furnished by the analytical department of the International Harvester Company to whom I am grateful.

For the history of nickel I am especially indebted to the account by Robert c. Stanley, President of the Inter­national Nickel Company, reproduced in Wilhelm's, The Book of Metals.

For the material on the …

A Comparison Between The Percent Of Maltose Sugar In The Malt Wort And The Characteristics Of The Malt, William Black

Bachelors’ Theses

Interest in this problem was brought about through working with malt in a malting laboratory. The curiosity of the author prompted research along the lines herein explained and a correlation between the amount of maltose in a malt wort and other variable factors explained in the following chapters was sought.

There has been a great deal of work done in the malting field which adapts itself readily to organic research. The chemistry of malt and malt products has arrived at a state where regular standard analysis can be applied. However, the research possibilities are practically unlimited and this work done …

Pyrochemical Changes In Missouri Halloysite, Frank Joseph Zvanut

Doctoral Dissertations

"For centuries it has been known that the application of heat to a clay or a clay body produces changes that make it an entirely different substance from the original raw clay. Ever since the earliest civilizations produced crude building brick by baking formed clay bodies in the sun's rays, mankind has been speculating on the nature of the changes that convert soft, friable, plastic clays into hard, strong, non-plastic, rock-like masses. It has been only within the last two decades, however, that progress has been made in the solution of problems dealing with the resultant products in fired clay …

Studies On The Clarification Of Cane Juices In Louisiana., Subba M. R Rao

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.