Calutron
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A calutron is a mass spectrometer originally designed and used for separating the isotopes of uranium. It was developed by Ernest Lawrence during the Manhattan Project and was based on his earlier inv
An Alpha calutron tank removed from the magnet for recovery of uranium-235
Alpha I magnet, called the "Racetrack". The calutrons are located around the ring.
Frank Oppenheimer (center right) and Robert Thornton (right) examine the 4-source emitter for the improved Alpha calutron.
The XAX development unit at Oak Ridge was used for research, development and training.
K-25
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K-25 was the codename given by the Manhattan Project to the program to produce enriched uranium for atomic bombs using the gaseous diffusion method. Originally the codename for the product, over time
The K-25 building of the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant aerial view, looking southeast. The mile-long building, in the shape of a "U", was completely demolished in 2013.
Gaseous diffusion uses semi-permeable membranes to separate enriched uranium.
The Woolworth Building in Manhattan housed the offices of the Kellex Corporation and the Manhattan District's New York Area
A gaseous diffusion cell, showing the diffuser