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The Ames Project (1942-1946)

Multimedia ·
OSTI ID:1082315

The Ames Laboratory was officially founded on May 17, 1947, following development of a process to purify uranium metal for the historic Manhattan Project. From 1942 to 1946, Ames Lab scientists produced over two-million pounds of uranium metal. A U.S. Department of Energy national research laboratory, the Ames Laboratory creates materials and energy solutions. Iowa State University operates Ames Laboratory under contract with the DOE.

Research Organization:
AMES (Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1082315
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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