The software package is the first to predict the orientations of grains, or crystals, in dual-phase ceramic materials -- complex materials that contain two distinct chemical components. Prior to this, computer software could analyze only simpler, less common, single-phase ceramics.
Ceramic tools and products are common in industry. Because ceramics can withstand high temperatures, they are used in such applications as cutting tools and heat shields. Many industries, including steel, aerospace and electronics, will benefit from the availability of an inexpensive method to predict material properties of ceramic composites based on grain orientations.
With this software and X-ray diffraction data to identify materials, researchers will be able to quantify and analyze the internal structure of composite ceramics. This information can then be combined with knowledge of the single-crystal properties of the individual chemical components to predict properties, such as strength and stiffness, for the entire composite.
The software, developed under a one-year, $100,000 cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA), supplements and offers a possible alternative to the labor-intensive mechanical and electrical testing currently used for materials analysis.
"This offers industry a unique tailoring tool," said Kenneth Goretta (ET). "It has a variety of analytical uses in research and materials development."
The software can be used on a standard personal computer and will be available to interested industry, university and laboratory researchers in December 1995, said John S. Kallend of JSK Associates.
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Research, Laboratory Technology Transfer Program provides $50,000 to support the software development. JSK Associates is providing $50,000 in materials and efforts.
JSK Associates, a small business, develops and markets high-tech software, including texture-analysis and flight-simulation software.
Road closings to hit Outer Circle, Meridian Road
PFS will be repairing potholes and roadway drainage problems at selected areas
around the site during the next two weeks.
Three groups of roads closed for the first phase of the project. Public address announcements will be made prior to each closure.
* Outer Circle between the Main Gate and Southwood Drive including Southwood Drive to Bluff Road. Also, Westgate Road between Outer Circle and inner Circle and Meridian South of Rock Road, will be closed. These roads will be closed Sept. 11, 12 and 13.
* The second group of roads should be closed right after the first group re-opens. The second group includes astwood between outer Circle and Railroad Drive and Meridian between Outer Circle and Inner Circle. Outer Circle will remain open. Appropriate access will remain for emergency, maintenance and building parking. The plan is to close these roads from Sept. 14th through Sept. 18. Some of this work will take place on Saturday Sept. 16th.
* The third planned closure will be Eastwood Drive between Outer Circle and Railroad Drive, and will last one day only -- Sept. 19.
Road closings will be posted on an Adobe Acrobat-format map available on the PFS World Wide Web page.
New explorers
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Bill Kurtis, narrator of the PBS series "The New Explorers," a film crew visited Argonne-East in August, preparing a new episode for the 1996 season focusing on the national laboratory system, and will feature Argonne. Among the employees interviewed were David Moncton, associate laboratory director for the Advanced Photon Source. An air date has not yet been set for the half-hour show. The award-winning series portrays science as an exciting and useful endeavor.
ARCH helps bring Argonne inventions to market
One important avenue Argonne researchers use to market new inventions is ARCH
Development Corp.
"We inherit the cure and then go find the disease that fits it," said Tom Churchwell, ARCH's president and CEO.
ARCH is a not-for-profit organization created by the university's board of trustees in August 1986. Its mission is to "create business arrangements that will bring both Argonne and the university the best possible return on research investments."
The firm believes that the most successful and profitable investments are in newly formed ventures, so where possible, it creates new companies around new technology. Where such investments are not appropriate, ARCH can license technology, Churchwell said.
ARCH also provides experience for students at the university's Graduate School of Business by using them to help perform market research and to develop and implement commercialization strategies for new technologies.
In July 1994, ARCH Development Corp. and ARCH Venture Fund were divided into two distinct firms. ARCH Venture Fund is a multimillion-dollar venture fund that assists technology-based businesses evolving from the university, Argonne and similar universities and laboratories.
Churchwell said the divestiture was good for both concerns.
"ARCH Venture Fund works better as a private company than as part of the university," Churchwell said.
A venture capital firm works best, he said, when it chooses three or four projects in which to invest, but Argonne and the university must market numerous projects to be successful.
ARCH Development "bridges the gap between the research and development of a particular invention," by setting up smaller marketing companies, Churchwell said.
"The government funds research at Argonne and the university but it does not fund development, which is the key element needed to turn research results into practical products," he said.
The Advanced Photon Source Project offers a good example of ARCH Development's latest work with Argonne. "Some of the equipment used to build the APS were new inventions. Now ARCH Development will find markets for these inventions," Churchwell said.
He said the term "technology transfer" is a misnomer and that most technology is not just taken from the hands of the researcher or inventor and transferred into the marketplace.
"The way technology transfer works best is similar to cooking," Churchwell said. One cannot just take a recipe and perfect it without first watching the process over and over again to learn when to add just the right pinch of a key ingredient.
Accordingly, Churchwell said the way to market a new invention is to learn from the researcher exactly how it was developed and is meant to be used.
ARCH Development's projects are funded partly by Small Business Innovation Research grants that are awarded by the federal government. When additional funds are required for these projects, it seeks the help of ARCH Venture Fund.
-- Elaine Hegwood Bowen
Classes help non-native speakers
Non-native employees who want to enhance their English skills can take English
as a Second Language, offered by Argonne-East's Human Resources Department.
polish their English skills
Barbara A. Darragh (HR) said some employees seek help improving the English when they are hired and others are encouraged by their managers to register for the courses.
Linda McCabe of the College of DuPage's Business and Professional Institute has been teaching students how to improve their skills at listening, speaking and writing English since 1989. She uses a multi-level approach and tries to group students with similar abilities together.
Many of her Argonne students have studied English grammar for years but are uneasy speaking. McCabe helps them master practical English phrases. She said her basic approach is to create an atmosphere in which students can relax and talk comfortably with one another. "Some are well educated and, as adult learners, don't want to be in a situation where they cannot show their intelligence."
During the 11-week course, students use instructional pronunciation videotapes to polish their language skills.
Cuma Bindal, a visiting scholar from Turkey, is one of the program's success stories.
"The diagnostics test revealed that Cuma spoke beginning English, but he eventually achieved a high level of ability and enriched the class culturally," McCabe said.
Once the students progress in one area, they may re-enroll but are then taught at a higher proficiency level.
The next class in English as a Second Language begins Sept. 26. Details are in the fall edition of Human Resources' program and course guide, which will be mailed to all employees.
Cost for the class is $200. It meets every Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 26 through Dec. 12. Call ext. 2-3410 to register all new as well continuing participants.
Registration will begin as soon as the course guide is released. Call ext. 2-3410 for more information.
Some of the classes starting in September (class, start date, cost):
Russian Language Classes, 9/19/95, $200
English as a Second Language, 9/26/95 , $200
Fundamental Windows 3.1, 9/26/95, $150
Access 2.0 Fundamentals, 9/27/95, $150
New classes:
Speed Reading, 10/11/95, $150
The Internet , 10/16/95, $75
Traveling with Confidence Plus (Air Safety Seminar), 11/1/95, $125.
Sponsored by the Argonne Women in Science and Technology program, the event will acquaint participants with professional and potential career opportunities at Argonne. It will target students from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University.
In the morning there will be a questions-and-answer session with a panel of Argonne postdoctoral appointees. Lunch speaker will be Margaret Tolbert, director of the Division of Educational Programs. The afternoon will be spent with research and divisional staff.
Students will be matched with volunteer mentors -- men and women Argonne employees -- based on their research interests.
Employees interested in being a mentor should call Mary Grace (ESH) at ext. 2-3306, Marion White (ASD) at ext. 2-5552, or Betsy Curlin (ES) at ext. 2-8071.
Mark DelRose, Joseph Hirsch, Linda Janca and Paul Niquette (all ESH-HP) and Luedia Brooks, Terrence Hylka, Kenneth Muller and Albert Simmons (all EMO) earned Pacesetter Awards for their team spirit under extreme work conditions. The group removed the primary cooling water system from the CP-5 reactor. The work required them to spend much of their workdays, for four months, in high-level protective suits equipped with air-line respirators.
Dalene Tracy (TD) was awarded a Pacesetter for organizing and updating the new Technology Development Division office activities, and at the same time assisting in the organization of other new divisions and keeping Technology Development administration functioning efficiently.
Nancy Bonomo (OD-FCF) and Robert Mariani (TD-PT) received Pacesetter Awards for planning, preparing and completing the addition of chemicals to the Fuel Cycle Facility (FCF) electrorefiner. They provided planning, procedure development and training, and coordinated the movement and tracking of large amounts of sensitive chemicals. Bonomo and Mariani also operated sensitive instruments and acquired data, all in the "less than friendly" environment of the FCF argon cell.
Seminars
Monday, Sept. 11
Energy Technology Division Seminar: "Computer Modeling of Electromagnetic Control in Continuous Casting" by Jimmy Chang (ET). 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Chemical Force Microscopy: Probing the Interactions Between Molecules and Molecular Assemblies" by Charles Lieber, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Materials Science Division Special Colloquium: "Flux-Line Spectroscopy: The Elastic Moduli and Pinning of Vortex Arrays in High Tc-Superconductors" by Charles M. Lieber, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University., Cambridge, Mass. 11 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
High Energy Physics Division Seminar: "Search for Rare Charm Decays and Mixing from E791" by Ronald Sidwell, Kansas City University. 11 a.m., Bldg. 362, Room F108.
Thursday, Sept. 14
Current Issues in Petroleum Processing Seminar Series: "Catalysis in the Petroleum Industry - Research Strategies for the Late Nineties and Beyond" by Paul B. Venuto, Mobile R&D (Retired). 10 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
Monday, Sept. 18
Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Gas Phase Chemical Reactions in Shock Waves" by Joe Michael, Chemical Dynamics in the Gas Phase (CHM). 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.
Classified Ads
MISCELLANEOUS
OFFICE FURNITURE -- Hon Simplicity II workstation, panel system w/keyboard drawer. $800. Hon 38000 desk, metal w/laminent top. $250. Hon swivel chair. $150. Hon fabric chairs w/walnut frames (set of 4). $500. Black video stand accommodates up to 27" TV w/power. $80. Cathey Dial, (708) 961-2349.
TREADMILL -- Lifestyler 2800 w/auto incline, one year old. New $500 - asking $350. Alan Beyer, (312) 229-1997 - ask for Alan.
AIR CONDITIONER -- Westinghouse, 6000 BTU, 12 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 17 1/4, wood grain front panel, good condition. $150. Sherman Smith, (708) 343-0122.
MISCELLANEOUS -- 6 year old Sunbeam, 46,000 BTU series gas grill w/side covered burner, very good condition, has a full tank of gas. $60. 2 year old Air Toner exercise bicycle w/monitor which provides time, speed, distance, calories & scan, unpacked & assembled but never used, excellent condition. $100. Rival crock pot w/removable server, excellent condition. $5. 3 legged wicker plant stands - 1 is 26" high and one is 30" high, good condition. $5 each. Octagon window, 37" x 24 1/2", excellent condition. $25. Solid walnut wood coffee table w/middle drawer w/matching table, excellent condition. $100 for both or will sell separately. Margaret Devlin, (708) 323-8059 - after 6 p.m. - ask for Peg.
WASHING MACHINE -- Hotpoint, heavy duty, multi-speed. $60. Eileen Johnson, (708) 352-5691.
MACINTOSH COMPUTER -- Performa 430 w/monitor, 10 MB RAM, system 7.5, 160 MB HD, HP deskwriter printer. New $1,300 - asking $800 o.b.o. Kim Bailey, (815) 729-1387.
CAP FOR TRUCK -- Cap for full size pick-up truck, Century brand. $75 o.b.o. Frank McConologue, (815) 834-0950.
CALLER ID -- Ameritech, 6 months old. $25. Deb Giglio, (312) 239-2455.
TROLLING MOTOR -- Minnkota, only used 3 times. $75. Nicholas Sereno, (708) 406-5798.
TRAILER HITCH -- Class II, draw-tite, fits '95 & earlier Taurus, Sable & Continental. $100. Frederick Dudek, (708) 392-5213.
STOVES -- 2 apartment sized gas stoves, everything works. $25 each. Linda DeVito, (708) 349-1807.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Video cassette holder, marble looking finish. $19.99. Waterbed, mirrors, cabinets, shelves & motionless queen size mattress. $749.99. Microwave stand. $9.99 Kitchen table. $9.99. Used VHS tapes. $1 each. Felicia Lyons, (708) 598-7253.
VIDEO COLLECTION -- Star Trek Next Generation, two episodes per tape, no commercials, first two seasons. $10 each or all for $250. Arnold Warren, (815) 437-7492.
TELEVISION -- 19" color TV. $35. David Werst, (708) 527-8722.
FLUTE -- Student flute, like brand new, great condition. $175 o.b.o. Sheila Rossi, (708) 654-3368.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Genie garage door opener, 1/2 HP deluxe, screw drive, never used. $90. Cobra single tape answering machine. $25. Ian McNulty, (815) 436-1523.
ARMOIRE -- Antique, very old, very lovely pine, 36" x 19" x 76", original hardware on door, original hand carved wood pegs for hanging clothes inside, drawer on bottom. $550. Madonna Pence, (708) 964-0714.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Kenmore sewing machine (in cabinet). $75 o.b.o. Exercise bike. $35 o.b.o. Pat Moonier, (708) 257-5617.
FORMAL DINING TABLE -- Plus 7 chairs, excellent condition. J. Song, (708) 898-6306.
AUTOMOBILES
1993 POP-UP -- Jayco 1206KB, sleeps 6/king-queen bed, stove, ice box, sink, shower, toilet. Upgrades are furnace, extra tank, 80# tires. $5,000. Diana Gierich, (815) 467-6113.
1971 CORVETTE -- Roadster, steel cities gray, NOM 350/270 AT, AC, PS, SS brakes, new muffler system, tank sticker, much restoration, nice, #3 driver. $9,800. Jon Patelli, (708) 420-7518.
1988 CHEVY -- S-10 Blazer Tahoe, 4.3L, V6, 4 WD, loaded, fog lights, towing package, very good condition, extra clean, new tires, brakes, shocks. $5,500 o.b.o. Deborah Jilek, (815) 436-0152.
1979 MERCURY -- Marquis, 4 door, AC, rusty but only 45K miles on original 302, V8. $650 o.b.o. Mark Sekulich, (708) 759-8841 - ask for Lori.
1991 FORD -- Tempo-GL, 4 cyl, 4 door, AT, PS, AC, PW, PDL, cruise control, stereo/cassette, tilt steering wheel, new brakes, exhaust system, motor mounts & catalytic converter. $5,550. Barbara Meurer, (815) 725-1258.
1990 BUICK -- Century, white, 4 door, very good condition, 4 cylinder, PW, cruise control, Jensen AM/FM cassette, 113K miles (mostly highway), well maintained. $5,200 o.b.o. Konnie Moeller, (708) 910-5901.
1987 NISSAN -- Sentre, 4 door, 60K miles, great condition, AM/FM, AT, AC, PS, life time warranty on rebuilt transmission. $2,980. Ping Tang, (815) 744-8456.
1989 FORD -- Escort station wagon, 4 door, LX, AT, PB, PS, AM/FM, 61K miles, 4 new brakes, runs well, scratched in right front door. $1,850 o.b.o. Jin-Chai Li, (708) 985-4553.
1992 SATURN -- SCZ, forest green, 5 speed, AC, AM/FM cassette, power sunroof, 54K miles, clean in & out. $10,500. Ian McNulty, (815) 436-1523.
1987 TOYOTA -- Camry, 4 cylinder, AT, AC, PS, PB, AM/FM cassette, cruise, 79K miles, garaged, excellent condition. $4,500 o.b.o. David Ronin, (708) 246-6021.
1989 PONTIAC -- Grand AM LE, new tires, brakes, exhaust system, tune up, sport wheels, AC, AM/FM, cruise control, 89K miles, just been detailed, immaculate condition. $4,800. Mary Donovan, (708) 349-8822.
1982 SUBARU -- Station wagon GL, excellent condition, AT, new exhaust & brakes. $1,000 o.b.o. Mary Donovan, (708) 969-3541.
1985 BUICK -- Century sedan, 112K miles, excellent condition, loaded. $1,600 o.b.o. Don Dion, (708) 439-6447.
1986 NISSAN -- Sentra station wagon, excellent condition, AC, AM/FM, AT. $3,100 o.b.o. Douglas Parini, Sr., (815) 744-5501.
1987 HONDA -- Accord LXi, 4 door, 5 speed, all accessories, 132K miles (mostly highway), very good condition. $4,000 o.b.o. Rathin Datta, (312) 975-7401.
HOUSING
HOUSE TO SHARE -- Immediate occupancy, all utilities included, private bath, female only, 5 minutes from lab. Rose Pausche, (708) 739-0126.
HOUSE/RENT -- Furnished contemporary home on 5 acres in Lemont, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, great room, family room, all appliances, 3 car garage, will rent by week or month until sold. $400/week or $1,500/month. Laurie Ambrose, (815) 727-1343.
HOUSE/SALE -- Lemont, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ranch, full basement finished, new CA & furnace, on quite dead-end street, 5 minutes from lab. $145,000. Marge Zielke, (708) 257-7955 - ask for Mark or Sharon.
APARTMENT -- 2 BR, 2 miles from lab, quiet building, new carpet. Cooking gas and heat included. $640 per month. Call Pat Young (708) 448-0628.
WANTED
Reliable, older vehicle (preferably Jimmy/Blazer/Jeep type) for new driver. Asking price approximately $1,000 or very reasonable. Diana Gierich, (815) 467-6113.
Boys sport coat or suit, size 10. Carla Fisera, (815) 838-4536.
Looking for creative person to help assemble jewelry, part time, 15-20 hours/week. Jan Hoag-Armstrong, (708) 246-9336.
Looking for part-time child care in our Western Springs home, 2 days/week, non smoker, will need references. Jan Hoag-Armstrong, (708) 246-9336.
Canoe, medium to large size, fiberglass or aluminum. Timothy Smith, (815) 836-0412.
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
Pet chinchilla & accessories, owner off to college. Tim Crawford, (708) 579-3842.
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