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Y-12 Mercury Task Force Files

Mercury Accountability Records

Alloy and Mercury Solvent Loss Study - Alpha 5, October 1957

Location:

Active:
Inactive: Y-12 Records Center, Building 9711-5, Room 106

Access Restrictions: Confidential/RD

Volume: 1 File Folder; 0.04 linear feet

Accession or Other ID Number: M47

 Condition: Good

Container Number Drawer 1

Medium: Paper
Scanning Suitability: Suitable

Duplication: May be part of the unclassified collection, see statement on page 12
Arrangement: Numerical by file code

Originating Office: Division unknown

Finding Aids: Y-12 Mercury Task Force Database Printout; Mercury at Y-12 (Y/EX-24) Bibliography

Disposition AuthorityPermanent Collection

Series Description: This series of records constitutes a study that examines the origin of mercury alloy and mercury solvent loss from Alpha 5 (Building 9201-5) cascade. It describes the cascade system, the sump tanks, and the waste tanks. Sampling procedures for the sump and waste tanks are provided along with the metals found during analysis of liquid waste contents. The amounts of mercury lost are given in pounds and associated mercury costs. The study includes a diagram of the Alpha 5 cascade. Correspondence pertaining to the study is included in the file.

Data Elements: 88, 89, 115, 120


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