METALLURGICAL BACKGROUND (Ames Laboratory)

Creator: Ames Laboratory of the Atomic Energy Commission

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Shows highlights in the operations of the Ames installation of the Atomic Energy Commission. Describes the pioneering tradition of this laboratory in the investigation of the "rare earths." Shows how basic research, development and production go along together. Shows steps in metal processing: separation of yttrium from rare earths, conversion to fluoride, reduction, and arc melting. Special emphasis is given to purity, and the need for careful analytical control.

Complete Record: Source: NatTB Interest level: sh-c-ad Format: sd color

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)