McDanel Refractory Company Information
Location
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
The Manhattan District History indicates that the McDanel Refractory was used to fabricate oddly shaped beryllium crucibles or beryllium crucible stopper rods for the Manhattan Project, but was not used on a large-scale production basis.
Alternative Names
- Vesuvius McDanel
- Vesuvius Division of Cookson Group
Type of Facility
- Beryllium Vendor
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1942-1949
DOE
DOL
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