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Journal of Research Volume 22

Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards

The Journal of Research of NIST and its predecessors report NIST research and development in metrology and related fields of: physical science, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, biotechnology, information technology.

For additional information see: About the Journal

Volume 22

ISSN: 0091-0635

Issue 1

Issue 2

Issue 3

Issue 4

Issue 5

Issue 6




Issue 1 January 1939

Heterostatic loading and critical astatic loads - A generalization of Southwell's method for the analysis of experimental observations in problems of elastic instability, p. 1
Tuckerman, L.B.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.054

Second spectrum of xenon, p. 19
Humphreys, C.J.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.053

Solubility of lead sulfate in solutions of sulfuric acid, determined by dithizone with a photronic cell, p. 55
Craig, D.N.; Vinal, G.W.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.052

Permeability of neoprene to gases, p. 71
Sager, T.P.; Sucher, M.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.051

Application of graphs of maximum usable frequency to communication problems, p. 81
Smith, N.; Kirby, S.S.; Gilliland, T.R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.048

Note on the spectral reflectivity of rhodium, p. 93
Coblentz, W.W.; Stair, R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.050

An improved radio meteorograph on the Olland Principle, p. 97
Curtiss, L.F.; Astin, A.V.; Stockmann, L.L.; Brown, B.W.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.055

Engineering significance of National Bureau of Standards soil-corrosion data, p. 109
Logan, K.H.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.049


Issue 2 February 1939

Thermal-expansion characteristics of some ground-coat enamel frits, p. 127
Harrison, W.N.; Sweo, B.J.; Shelton, S.M.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.042

Separation of 1,2,4-trimethylcyclohexane and an isononane from a midcontinent petroleum, p. 137
White, J.D.; Glasgow, A.R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.045

Summary of an investigation of the composition of a midcontinent petroleum distillate, boiling between 100° and 130° C, p. 153
Leslie, R.T.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.043

Gasometric method and apparatus for the analysis of mixtures of ethylene oxide and carbon dioxide, p. 171
Branham, J.R.; Shepherd, M.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.044

Elastic properties of cast iron, p. 191
Krynitsky, A.I.; Saeger, C.M.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.047

Relation of camera error to photogrammetric mapping, p. 209
Gardner, I.C.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.046

Mutual inductance and force between two coaxial helical wires, p. 239
Snow, C.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.041


Issue 3 March 1939

Measurement of the apparent fluidity of dispersions of cellulose in cuprammonium solution, p. 271
Mease, R.T.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.038

Printing tests of experimental book papers, p. 285
Shaw, M.B.; Simmons, R.H.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.033

A precision radio instrument for transmitting measurements of ultraviolet intensities from unmanned balloons to a ground station, p. 295
Stair, R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.037

Preparation of oxygen of high purity, p. 301
Shepherd, M.; Weaver, E.R.; Pickering, S.F.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.035

Reproducibility of silver-silver halide electrodes, p. 307
Taylor, J.K.; Smith, E.R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.034

2,6-Dimethylheptane: its synthesis, properties, and comparison with an isononane from petroleum, p. 315
White, J.D.; Rose, F.W.; Calingaert, G.; Soroos, H.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.031

Separation of hydrocarbons of high molecular weight by adsorption on silica gel, p. 321
Willingham, C.B.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.040

Relation between moisture content and flow-point pressure of plastic clay, p. 329
Stull, R.T.; Johnson, P.V.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.039

Effect of the solubility of glass on the behavior of the glass electrode, p. 339
Hubbard, D.; Hamilton, E.H.; Finn, A.N.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.032

Establishment of a temperature scale for the calibration of thermometers between 14° and 83° K, p. 351
Hoge, H.J.; Brickwedde, F.G.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.036


Issue 4 April 1939

International temperature scale and some related physical constants, p. 375
Wensel, H.T.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.025

Preparation and properties of β-d-2-desoxygalactose, p. 397
Isbell, H.S.; Pigman, W.W.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.024

Action of Baker's yeast on d-talose, p. 403
Isbell, H.S.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.023

Heat and free energy of formation of water and of carbon monoxide, p. 407
Rossini, F.D.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.029

Heats of combustion of tetramethylmethane and 2-methylbutane, p. 415
Knowlton, J.W.; Rossini, F.D.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.028

A method of reducing the effect of disturbances in the galvanometer branch of a potentiometer circuit, p. 425
Wenner, F.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.027

A potentiometer for measuring voltages of 10 microvolts to an accuracy of 0.01 microvolt, p. 431
Teele, R.P.; Schuhmann, S.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.026

Solubility of colored glazes in organic acids, p. 441
Geller, R.F.; Creamer, A.S.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.020

Density of some soda-potash-silica glasses as a function of the composition, p. 453
Young, J.C.; Glaze, F.W.; Faick, C.A.; Finn, A.N.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.022

Volatilization of metallic compounds from solutions in perchloric or sulfuric acid, p. 465
Hoffman, J.I.; Lundell, G.E.F.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.030

Determination of pentosans in pulps and papers, p. 471
Launer, H.F.; Wilson, W.K.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.021


Issue 5 May 1939

An absolute determination of the ampere, using improved coils, p. 485
Curtis, H.L.; Curtis, R.W.; Critchfield, C.L.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.014

Efficiency of a rotary distillation column, p. 519
Mair, B.J.; Willingham, C.B.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.011

Behavior of rubber hydrocarbon in a molecular still, p. 529
Smith, W.H.; Wing, H.J.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.012

Base-combining capacity of wool, p. 535
Harris, M.; Rutherford, H.A.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.019

Toggle clamp for rubber tensile specimens, p. 543
Holt, W.L.; McPherson, A.T.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.018

Determination of the pH value of papers, p. 553
Launer, H.F.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.017

Further data on gold-chromium resistance wire, p. 565
Godfrey, T.B.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.016

Distribution of ozone in the stratosphere, p. 573
Coblentz, W.W.; Stair, R.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.015

Torque between concentric single-layer coils, p. 607
Snow, C.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.013


Issue 6 June 1939

Standardization of the luminous-transmission scale used in the specification of railroad signal glasses, p. 627
Gibson, K.S.; Haupt, G.W.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.002

Development of a fibrous texture in coldworked rods of copper, p. 651
Vacher, H.C.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.003

Effects of methionine, djenkolic acid, and benzylcysteine on the estimation of cystine by the dropping mercury cathode, p. 669
Smith, E.R.; Rodden, C.J.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.004

Nature of energy losses in air capacitors at low frequencies, p. 673
Astin, A.V.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.005

Electroanalytical determination of copper and lead in nitric acid solution containing small amounts of hydrochloric acid, p. 697
Scherrer, J.A.; Bell, R.K.; Mogerman, W.D.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.006

Bubbler tip of pyrex glass for difficult absorptions, p. 701
Branham, J.R.; Sperling, E.O.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.009

Effects of aluminum and of antimony on certain properties of cast red brass, p. 707
Gardner, H.B.; Saeger, C.M.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.007

Resolving power and distortion of typical airplane-camera lenses, p. 729
Washer, F.E.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.001

Edge correction in the determination of dielectric constant, p. 747
Scott, A.H.; Curtis, H.L.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/jres.022.008

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