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Solid Reactions: The Influence Of Temperature And Concentration, Norman H. Kowert

Bachelors’ Theses

Reactions are constantly taking place all around us. They are the basis of chemistry. Without reactions, there could be no change, and, therefore, no chemistry. Most reactions can be easily visualized; as, for instance, when two liquids are mixed together, or two gases, or a gas and a liquid. When reactions between these substances take place, we take it as a matter of course. There is another type of reaction, however, which does take place, but which is not easily visualized. This is the reaction between two solid substances. Due in part to the nature of solids, their crystalline form, …

Liquid Potassium Soaps From Coconut And Corn Oils, Jack R. Kaestner

Bachelors’ Theses

My interest in liquid potassium soaps began a number of years ago. At this time I was employed at a company that manufactured various cleaning preparations, one of these being a liquid soap prepared by the interaction of potassium hydroxide and cocoanut oil. It was there that I first became acquainted with techniques and problems encountered in the soap industry.

The above mentioned notes took place during the middle of World War II, and consequently the author became familiar with some of the different fats and oils that were substituted for the then unavailable Philippine coconut oil. All of the …

The Possibility Of Using Gelatin As A Substrate In Determining The Effect Of Ph On The Activity Of Hyaluronidase, Robert P. O'Driscoll

Bachelors’ Theses

The aim of this research is as follows:

1. To determine the feasibility of using gelatin as a substrate for hyaluronidase.
2. To determine the optimum pH for the enzyme acting upon a gelatin substrate.
3. To determine qualitatively and quantitatively if reducing sugars are present in the substrate after action by the enzyme.

The work on hyaluronidase is relatively new. However it is the most extensively studies mucolytic enzyme.

Study Of Ether Soluble Factor From Urine Capable Of Reducing The Viscosity Of Gelatin, Lawrence H. Docta

Bachelors’ Theses

Leonard Driss reported that urine contained an ether soluble factor capable of reducing the viscosity of a gelatin solution.

This thesis intends to further investigate-this point · and to determine the nature of the viscosity reducing factor. Also, to further investigate the phenomena reported by Driss that male urines obtained soon after emission had a greater amount of this viscosity reducing factor than normal urine.

A Study Of The Transformation Of A Twenty-Eight Per Cent Tin Bronze, Perry A. Boukind

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In this investigation, attention is directed to the phases covered by a 28 per cent tin alloy. When the investigation was started, consideration was given to the possibility of making a Time - Temperature - Transformation curve for this parti­cular alloy. As the work progressed and further research was carried on, this phase of the work was abandoned.

Application Of The Electric Furnace To The Melting Of Cathode Copper At The Tacoma Smelter, Alvin H. Nelson

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In the field of copper metallurgy, the major chang­es effected in the original metallurgical scheme have been based largely upon the lowering in grade of copper ores, and the more particular demands of the fabricators of the metal. The former trend fostered the development of mineral beneficiation, which in turn caused the con­version from blast furnace to reverberatory furnace smelting.

Foraminifera From The Colorado Shale Of North-Central Montana, Higbee G. Williams, David P. Wilson

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The use of foraminifera in the determination of geologic age, and in the correlation of strata, is one of the most important techniques in oil field stratigraphic studies. The petroleum industry in many regions relies on these microscopic life forms to determine the positions of oil-bearing horizons and to determine the tops of beds. In northern Montana the Colorado group of strata, a series of about 2,000 feet of dense, dark similar shales, is known to contain foraminifers.

Polarization And Transition In Commercial Waxes Using Dielectric Constant And Dissipation Factor Data, Lewis B. Mcclellan

Bachelors’ Theses

Many of the commercial waxes are of unknown chemical composition. Those for which the composition has been fairly well established, still contain elements of unknown character. It is the purpose or this thesis to investigate the possibility of gaining knowledge or the composition and configuration or wax molecules from a study of the dielectric constant and dissipation factor.

The first part or the thesis is devoted to the principles of dielectrics and dielectric properties. This is to acquaint the reader with the theory of dielectric phenomena. The second part deals with the experimental work and the method employed in measuring …

Report From The Chairman Of The Committee On The Preservation Of Natural Conditions, A. N. Wilcox

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

The Determination Of Hydrogen Numbers Of Various Olefins And Unsaturated Fatty Acids Using A Semi-Micro Hydrogenation Apparatus And To Compare These Numbers To Their Iodine Numbers, Francis J. Romeo

Bachelors’ Theses

Many important industrial applications for fatty acids and their derivatives are based on the ability of the unsaturated members of a series to combine with other molecules through the reactivity of their double bonds.

Investigators for quite some time have sought means and methods for determining the number and the position of these double bonds and correlating the results as a means of identification for the unsaturation in fats and oils. Iodine addition to the double bond is employed generally in analytical work as a measure of unsaturation and as a means of separating acids of varying degrees of unsaturation. …

Development Of The Potential Weber Basin Project, Utah: Bonneville Basin, United States Department Of The Interior

Elusive Documents

No abstract provided.

A Spectrophotometric Study Of Some Deuterium Substituted Toluenes--Infrared Region., Olen Alvin Nance

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Studies In Quantitative Paleontology: I. Some Aspects Of The Theory And Practice Of Quantitative Invertebrate Paleontology, Benjamin H. Burma

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Faculty Publications

For some time there has been a noticeable trend toward a more strictly quantitative outlook in paleontology. In view of many special circumstances encountered in dealing with fossil material, there is a rather extended consideration here given to the theoretical background of the quantitative method as applied to fossil invertebrates. First there is a consideration of the relations between sampling theory and paleontology. This is followed by a discussion of variability in populations and the problem of inference from sample to population. A consideration is next given to the species concept and a comparison of the units which can be …

The Influence Of Certain Factors In Urine On The Viscosity Of Gelatin, Leonard Driss

Bachelors’ Theses

The aims of this thesis are four-fold:

1. To determine the apparent proteolytic activity of normal urine from day to day.
2. To determine the apparent proteolytic activity of a sample of 8-12 hours after emission.
3. To determine whether the ether extracts of normal urine possess apparent proteolytic activity.
4. To determine the effect of hyaluronidase on the viscosity of gelatin.

The Influence Of Certain Factors In Urine On The Viscosity Of Gelatin, Leonard Driss

Bachelors’ Theses

After reading the Masters Thesis of Mr. Herman L. Karl, the writer became interested in this problem and then took · up the study of the proteolytic activity of normal urine. Mr. Karl worked on the urine of pregnant women. Using gela­tin as a substrate, he hoped to find a difference in prote­olytic activity between the urine of a woman pregnant with a male fetus and the urine of a woman pregnant with a female fetus. His results were not conclusive but suggested that the problem of proteolytic action of urine should be studied under normal conditions.

Mississippian-Pennsylvanian Boundary Problems In The Rocky Mountain Region, James Steele Williams

United States Geological Survey: Staff Publications

A variety of paleontologic and stratigraphic problems are presented by rocks near the Mississippian- Pennsylvanian boundary in the central and northern Rocky Mountains. Stratigraphic sections of these rocks show diverse interpretations of fundamental concepts of stratigraphy and paleontology. In many places where Upper Mississippian rocks directly underlie Pennsylvanian rocks it is difficult to determine the precise location of the boundary between these units. Formations that straddle the boundary are very useful and satisfactory over large areas. Most geologists use various types of lithologic criteria to distinguish formations, but some appear to rely mainly on faunal data, unconformities, or attempts to …

An Investigation Of Phosphate Adsorption By The Clays Montmorillonite And Kaolinite /|Cby Gordon Richard Bradford, G. R. Bradford

Theses and Dissertations

Clay minerals have widespread application in industry and play an important role in plant life (2, 17). It is the adsorptive capacity of clay which determines largely its importance to man (2). The purpose of this investigation is to interpret the mechanism of adsorption of the phosphate anion by the two clay minerals montmorillonite and kaolinite. This particular system was singled out for two reasons: 1. It has agricultural significance. 2. It is believed that if the particular phosphate adsorption mechanism is understood it will aid in an understanding of many other adsorption phenomena associated with clay.

The Fort Union Formation Of Montana And Adjacent Areas, Charles Christman

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The Fort Union formation is one of the most import­ant and best known geologic formations of the northern Great Plains, and is found lying almost horizontal at the surface over large areas in this region.

Determination Of The Proper Mixtures Of Ellis County Soils For Adobe Construction, Buster W. Read

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether the soils of Ellis County could be used to form waterproof soil blocks that might be used for construction. In the investigation eight soils found in the county were employed and several stabilizers added to each in varying amounts to determine if the specific soils could be rendered waterproof. Several types of paint finishes were tested. The work was divided into three main parts: (1) Survey of Ellis County Soils; (2) Selection of soil material with respect to shrinkage; and (3) Treatment of soils with respect to waterproofing.

Concentration Of Manganese Dioxide From Philipsburg, Montana, W. M. Mcauliffe

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Imports of manganese ore probably supply a major proportion of the needs of the United States. Domestic production is reported to be higher than pre-war levels, but does not equal that of the peak production year of 1943. In 1946, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company ac­counted for 90 percent of the total shipments of mangan­ese nodules, and this company is the largest producer of domestic metallurgical ore in the United States.

Sandstones Of The Lance And Fort Union Formations, Alan G. Conner

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The Fort Union and Lance formations are widespread terrestrial sediments exposed in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Canada. Their stratigraphic position, especially that of the Lance, has long been in doubt, and has provoked much controversy among geologists.

The Geology And Mineral Deposits Of British Columbia, John A. Downing

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The province of British Columbia, with an area of 359,279 square miles, includes a large part of the Canadian Cordillera that is the western mountains of Canada. It is the leading province of Canada in the production of lead, zinc, and silver, and third among the provinces in the output of gold, copper, and coal.

An Isopach Map And A Discussion Of The Permian In Wyoming And Adjacent Areas, Willard Leskela

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The accelerated post-war demand for petroleum products with resultant high prices and dwindling reserves has spurred producers to an extensive search for new fields and for ad­ditional production in known fields. Exploration and discov­ery is dependent on the collection and correlation of vast amounts of data both in the field and that found in liter­ature.

Geology Of The Lost Creek-Modesty Creek Area Deerlodge County, Montana, Howard B. Nickelson, Robert L. Pott

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In 1915 the United States Geological Survey published a folio by Calkins and Emmons on the geology of the Philipsburg Quadrangle, which ad­joins the area now under study to the west. Geology of this portion of Montana had not been mapped previously; consequently the purpose of this thesis is to make a geological reconnais­sance of the stratigraphy and structure of the area.

Geology Of Montana, Stanley G. Olson

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

A vast amount of information has been published by many workers on particular features of the geology of the state of Montana, as well as on local geology of many smaller divi­sions. However, a satisfactory summary of the geology in general, which would include all phases of geology as they apply to the greater area of the entire state, has not been published.

A Study Of The Diffusion Of Electroplated Coatings In The Solid State., Michael R. Writt

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The term diffusion means an equalization or homogenization of diverse materials. Specifically ap­plied to metals, diffusion is the interchange of atoms. It is, in effect, an invasion of one crystal lattice by the atoms of one or more other crystal lattices. Therefore, the study of diffusion must involve the geometry and physics of crystal lattices as well as their energies.

Conductance Of Organic Nitrogen Compounds At Their Melting Points, Leonard Joseph Burant

Bachelors’ Theses

Even though there are many practical applications using the conductance of fused salts, such as the commercial preparation of aluminum, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, there is very little in the literature on such conductance.

Because organic compounds as a class do not conduct as well as acids, bases, and salts, even less attention has been paid to the conductance of organic compounds in the fused state. Since the author has had some experience with organic preparations, it seemed worth while to prepare certain types of related heterocyclic organic compounds and to test their conductance in the fused state.

The Identification Of Alkyl Halides Through Conversion To Alkyl 3, 5 Dinitrobenzoates By A Reaction Between The Alkyl Halide And A Metallic Salt Of The Acid, James L. Finnerty

Bachelors’ Theses

To materially aid in the identification of a series of organic compounds one must develop a new system of derivatives or suggest better methods for preparing known derivatives. The problem of characterizing alkyl halides is one in which there is room for improvement, for the best derivatives of these compounds are now prepared by means of the Grignard reaction which may often fail to give satisfactory results. Moreover, there is a series of solid alkyl esters, the 3, 5 dinitrobenzoates, which serve very well for the identification of aliphatic alcohols, and which should be applied to the alkyl halides if …

Geological Studies In Utah, J. Stewart Williams

Faculty Honor Lectures

Utah's thousands of square miles of mountains, plateaus, and i ~ desert basins exhibit a wide variety of geological features and offer the student of geology an endless series of challenging problems. The solution of some of these problems began nearly one hundred years ago with the surveys of the United States territories; the work continues today at a greatly accelerated rate with scores of professional geologists and advanced students in the field each summer. The writer and students under his direction have made some contributions to the solution of a few of these problems in the twelve years that …

Abstract Papers

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

No abstract provided.