Cincinnati American Steel Foundries Limited work on converting uranium compounds to metal bars, 1954-56. One test in 1956 involved 2,000 pounds of uranium tetrafluoride. Eliminated OH Cincinnati Cincinnati Milling Machine Limited testing of electrochemical machining techniques on at least 14 pounds of uranium metal. A 1963 report indicates that the equipment used was decontaminated. OH Cincinnati John Van Range Limited testing of stamping techniques on uranium metal, 1956.
Records suggest minimal potential for radioactive contamination.
Eliminated OH Cincinnati Magnus Brass Machining of at least 200 uranium metal ingots, 1954-57. Approximately 17 tons of natural uranium metal used to test boring equipment. Some decontamination work was done after the tests, slightly contaminated coolant left for company use. Records suggest workers faced substantial radioactive and toxic exposures. Properties redeveloped after work ended.