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PUBLICATIONS and PATENTS
Lennard Wharton
1. Synthesis of a New Set of Organic Compounds, Chemistry, June (1951).
2. Mixing by Eddy Diffusion on Bubble Plates, BSc. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, June, 1955.
3. Dipole Moment of Lithium Hydride (with L.P. Gold and W. Klemperer), J. Chem Phvs. 33,1255 (1960).
4. Automatic Frequency Marker for Radioffequency Spectroscopy (with D. Cleaves), Rev. Sci. Instr. 33, 562 (1962).
5. Electric Resonance Spectrum and Dipole Moment of BaO (with M. Kaufman and W Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 37, 621 (1962).
6. Preliminary Values of Some Molecular Constants of Lithium Hydride (with L.P Gold and W. Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 37, 2149 (1962).
7. Microwave Spectrum, Spectroscopic Constants, and Electric Dipole Moment of 6Li19F (with W. Klemperer, L.P. Gold, R. Strauch, J.J. Gallagher, and V.E. Derr), J Chem Phvs. 38,1203(1963).
8. Microwave Spectrum of BaO (with W. Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 38, 2705 (1963).
9. Rotational Dependency of the Stark Effect of a Diatomic Molecule (with W Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 39, 1881 (1963).
10. Geometry of the Alkaline Earth Dihalides (with R.A Berg and W. Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 39, 2023 (1963).
11. Determination of the Geometry of Lithium Oxide, LiaO(g), by Electric Deflection (with A. Buchler, J.W. Stauffer, and W. Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys. 39, 2299 (1963).
12. Quadrupole Moment of 6Li (with W. Klemperer and L.P Gold), Phys Rev 133, B270 (1964).
13. Electronic Structure of SrO (with M. Kaufman and W. Klemperer), J. Chem. Phys 43, 943 (1965).
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14. Determination of Electronic Symmetry by Electric Deflection. LiO and LaO (with R.A. Berg, W. Klemperer, A. Buchler, and J.L. Stauffer), J. Chem. Phys. 43, 2416 (1965).
15. Alternate-Gradient Focusing of Molecular Beams (with D.J. Auerbach and E.E.A. Bromberg), J. Chem. Phys. 45, 2160 (1966).
16. Neutral Particle Beam Accelerator Having Transverse Electrodes and Steering Means for the Particle Beam, U.S. Patent # 3,402,358. Filed Nov. 9, 1964. Issued Sept. 17, 1968.
17. Fast Accurate McLeod Gauge System (with E. Richman), Rev. Sci. Instr. 41, 402 (1970).
18. Molecule-Atom Total Scattering Cross Sections: LiF on Ar, Kr, and N2 (with E. Richman), J. Chem. Phys. 53, 945 (1970).
19. Stark Effect on NaLi X 'l' (with P.J Dagdigian and J. Graff), J Chem Phys 55, 4980 (1971).
20. High Resolution Differential Cross Sections and Intermolecular Potentials (with D. J. Auerbach, C Detz, and K A Reed), Electronic and Atomic Collisions, VIIICPEAC, (North Holland Publishing Co. Amsterdam, 1971), p.541.
21. Absolute Total Scattering Cross Sections of 7Li-Ar (with G.B. Ury), J.Chem. Phys. 56, 5832 (1972).
22. Electric Resonance Spectrum of NaLi (with J. Graff and P.J. Dagdigian), J. Chem, Phvs 57,710(1972).
23. Absolute Total Scattering Cross Sections for 7Li on He, Ne, Kr, and Xe (with P.M Dehmer), J. Chem. Phys. 57, 4821 (1972).
24. Molecular Beam Electric Deflection and Resonance Spectroscopy of the Heteronuclear Alkali Dimers. 39K7Li, Rb7Li, J9K23Na, Rb2'Na, and l??Cs2'Na (with P.J. Dagdigian), J Chem. Phys. 57, 1487 (1972).
25. Stark Effect of BaCl2 (with P.J. Dagdigian), J. Chem. Phys, 58, 1243 (1973)
26. Absolute Total Cross Sections for Li-Molecule Scattering (with P.M. Dehmer and G.B Ury), J. Chem. Phys. 58, 4724 (1973).
27. Method for Controlling Contamination in Gas-Insulated Transmission Systems, U.S. Patent # 3,794,749, Filed May 9, 1973. Issued Feb. 26, 1974.
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28. Method for Increasing the Aperture of Space Focusing Lenses Rev. Sci. Instr. 45, 825 (1974).
29. Velocity Dependence of Absolute Total Cross Sections for LiF Scattered by Non-Polar Targets (with P.M. Dehmer), J. Chem. Phys. 61, 4204 (1974).
30. Target Density Dependence of Molecule-Molecule Absolute Total Scattering Cross Sections (with P.M. Dehmer), J. Chem. Phys. 61, 4209 (1974).
31. Laser Spectroscopy of Supersonic Molecular Beams: Application to the NO2 Spectrum (with R E. Smalley, B.L. Ramakrishna, and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 61, 4363 (1974).
32. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of Rotationally Cooled NO2 (with R E. Smalley and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 63, 4977 (1975).
33. Molecular Jet Spectroscopy (with R.E. Smalley and D.H. Levy), Laser Focus H, 40 (1975).
34. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of the HeL van der Waals Complex (with R.E Smalley and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 64, 3266 (1976).
35. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of the HeN02 van der Waals Complex (with R.E. Smalley and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 66, 2750 (1977).
36. Solid-Dielectric Compound Parabolic Concentrators. On their Use with Photovoltaic Devices (with N.B Goodman, R. Ignatius, and R. Winston), Appl. Opt. 15, 2434 (1976)
37. Intermolecular Potential of Anisotropic Systems: LiF-Ar and LiF-Kr (with K.A. Reed), J. Chem. Phys. 66, 3399 (1977).
38. Energy Distribution in the Photodissociation Products of the van der Waals Complex I2He (with M S. Kim, R.E. Smalley and D.H. Levy), J. Chem Phys. 65, 1216 (1976).
39. Observation of High Resolution Differential Cross Section of Polarized, Rotationally State Selected LiF on Ar (with L. Tsou and D.J. Auerbach), Phys. Rev. Lett. 38, 20 (1977).
40. Laser Spectroscopic Measurement of Weakly Attractive Intermolecular Potentials: The Na + Ar Interaction (with R.E. Smalley, D.J. Auerbach, P.S.H. Fitch, and D.H. Levy), J Chem. Phys. 66,3778 (1977)
41. Molecular Optical Spectroscopy with Supersonic Beams and Jets (with R.E. Smalley and D.H. Levy), Accts. Chem. Res. 10, 139 (1977).
42. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of s-Tetrazine Cooled in a Supersonic Free Jet
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(withR.E. Smalley, D.H. Levy, and D.W. Chandler), J. Mol. Spectrosc. 66, 375 (1977).
43. Energy Accommodation and Reactivity of 02 on Tungsten (with D.J. Auerbach, C.A. Becker, and J.P Cowin), Appl. Phys. J4, 141 (1977).
44. Mechanism and Speed of Initial Step of Oxygen Chemisorption - 02 on W (with D.J. Auerbach, C.A, Becker, and J.P. Cowin), Appl. Phys. 14, 411 (1977).
45. The Vibrational Relaxation of I2 by H2 in a Supersonic Jet (with P.S.H. Fitch and D.H. Levy), Chem, Phys. Lett. 48, 132 (1977).
46. Laser Spectroscopy in Supersonic Jets (with D.H. Levy and R E. Smalley), Chemical and Biological Applications of Lasers, Ed. by C.B. Moore, (Academic Press, New York, 1977), VolII, Chap. 1.
47. Non-Evacuated Solar Collectors with Compound Parabolic Concentrators (with M. Collares-Pereira, N.B. Goodman, P. Greenman, J. O'Gallagher, A. Rabl, and R. Winston), Proceedings of the 1977 Annual Meeting, (American Sect., Int'l Solar Energy Soc., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 197-7), Vol I, p 36-1
48. Observation of the B-X (0-0) Transition in I2 (with D.H. Levy and RE. Smalley), Chem. Phys. Lett. 51, 392 (1977).
49. The Structure of the Hel2 van der Waals Molecule (with D.H. Levy and RE. Smalley), J. Chem. Phys. 68, 671 (1978).
50. C02 Product Velocity Distribution of CO Oxidation on Platinum (with C.A Becker, J.P Cowin, and D.J. Auerbach), J Chem. Phys 67, 3394 (1977).
51. Fligh-Resolution Differential Cross Section of Polarized, Rotationally State-Selected LiF on Ar (with D.J. Auerbach and L. Tsou), Proc. VI Int'l Symp. on Molecular Beams, (Noodwijkerhout, Netherlands, 1977), Part I, p. 149.
52. Absence of Translational Energy Accommodation of 02 on Clean and Oxidized Tungsten, Specularly and Diffusely Scattered (with D.J. Auerbach, C.A. Becker, and J.P. Cowin), Proc. VI Int'l Symp. on Molecular Beams (Noodwijkerhout, Netherlands, 1977), Part II, p. 192.
53. Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of s-Tetrazine Cooled in a Supersonic Free Jet: van der Waals Complexes and Isotopic Species (with R E. Smalley, D.H. Levy, and D.W. Chandler), J. Chem. Phys. 68, 2487 (1978).
54. Sodium Filled Flexible Transmission Cable (with T.F. Brandt and P C. Netzel), U S. Patent # 4,056,679. Filed Sept. 27, 1976, Issued Nov. 1, 1977.
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55. Intermolecular Potentials and Energy Exchange Processes Between Alkali Halides and Other Gases, in Alkali Halide Vapors: Structure, Spectra, and Reaction Dynamics, Ed. by P. Davidovits and D.L. McFadden, (Academic Press, New York, 1979), Chap.7.
56. Laser Spectroscopy in Supersonic Molecular Beams (with R E. Smalley, J.A. Blazy, P.S.H. Fitch, M.S. Kim, and D.H. Levy), Optics Communications 18, 59 (1976)
57. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of the Arl2 van der Waals Complex (with G Kubiac, P.S.H. Fitch, and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 68, 4477 (1978)
58. Measurement of Fast Desorption Kinetics of D2 from Tungsten by Laser Induced Thermal Desorption (with J.P. Cowin, D.J. Auerbach, and C.A. Becker), Surf. Sci. 78 545 (1978).
59. The Photodissociation Lifetime of the van der Waals Molecule I2He (with K.E. Johnson, and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 69, 2719 (1978).
60. Chemical Dynamics Investigated by Laser Probes (with D.J Auerbach, D.H. Levy, and R E. Smalley), in Advances in Laser Chemistry, Ed. by A H. Zewail, Springer Series in Chemical Physics, (Springer, Berlin, 1978).
61. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of Free Base Phthalocyanine Cooled in a Supersonic Expansion (with P.S.H Fitch and D.H. Levy), J Chem. Phys. 69, 3424 (1978).
62. LTD.7 Application of Spring Loaded Teflon Seals (with D.J. Auerbach, C.A. Becker, and J.P. Cowin), Rev. Sci. Instr. 49, 1518 (1978).
63. Polarized, Rotationally State-Selected Cross Sections and Anisotropic Intermolecular Potentials for LiF on Ar (with L. Tsou and D.J. Auerbach), J. Chem. Phys. 70, 5296 (1979).
64. The Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of Free Base Phthalocyanine Cooled in a Supersonic Free Jet (with P.S.H. Fitch and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 70, 2018 (1979).
65. Direct Measurement of Velocity Distributions in Argon Beam - Tungsten Surface Scattering (withK.C. Janda, J.E. Hurst, C.A. Becker, J.P. Cowin, and D.J. Auerbach), J. Chem. Phys, 72, 2403 (1980).
66. The Dispersed Fluorescence Spectrum of NaAr: Ground and Excited State Potential Curves (with J. Tellinghuisen, A. Ragone, M S Kim, D.J. Auerbach, R E. Smalley, and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 21, 1283 (1979).
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67. Energy Distribution in the Photodissociation Products of van der Waals Molecules: Iodine-Helium Complexes (with W. Sharfin, K.E. Johnson, and D.H. Levy), J. Chem. Phys. 71, 1292 (1979).
68. Jet Supercooling and Molecular Jet Spectroscopy (with D.H. Levy), Rarified Gas Dynamics-11th Symposium, Ed. by R. Campargue, (Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique, Paris, 1979), p.1009.
69. Energy Accommodation and Condensation of Argon and Nitrogen on Tungsten (with C.A. Becker, D.J. Auerbach, J.P. Cowin, K.C. Janda, and J.E. Hurst), Rarified Gas Dynamics-11th Symposium, Ed. by R. Campargue, (Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique, Paris, 1979), p.1427.
70. Direct Inelastic and Trapping-Desorption Scattering of N2 from Polycrystalline W: Elementary Steps in the Chemisorption of Nitrogen (with K.C. Janda, J.E. Hurst, C.A. Becker, J.P. Cowin, and D.J. Auerbach), Surf. Sci. 93, 270 (1980).
71. Observation of Direct Inelastic Scattering in the Presence of Trapping-Desorption Scattering: Xe on Pt(l 11) (with J.E. Hurst, C.A. Becker, J.P Cowin, K.C. Janda, and D.J. Auerbach), Phys. Rev. Lett 43, 1175 (1979).
72. CO Desorption and Adsorption on Pt(l 11) (with D.H. Winicur, J.E. Hurst, and C.A Becker), Surf. Sci. 109, 263 (1981).
73. Direct Inelastic Scattering of Ar from Pt(111) (with J.E. Hurst, K.C Janda, and D.J Auerbach), J. Chem. Phys 78, 1559 (1983).
74. Direct Inelastic Scattering and Trapping-Desorption scattering of N2 and CH from Pt(111) (with K.C. Janda, J.E. Hurst, J.P. Cowin, and D.J. Auerbach), Surf. Sci. 130. 395 (1983).
75. He Diffraction from Clean Pt( 111) and (lxl )HTt( 111) Surface (with J. Lee and J.P. Cowin), Surf. Sci. 130. 1 (1983).
76. HD Scattering from Pt(l 11): Rotational Excitation Probabilities (with J.P. Cowin, C. Yu, S.J. Sibener), J. Chem. Phys 79, 3537 (1983).
77. HD Scattering from Pt( 111)- Rotationallv Mediated Selective Adsorption (with C-F Yu, and J.P. Cowin), Surf. Sci. 161, 221 (1985).
78. Trapping-Desorption Scattering of Ar from Pt(l 11) (with J.E. Hurst, K.C. Janda, and D J Auerbach), J. Chem. Phys. 83, 1376 (1985).
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79. Rotation and Corrugation Mediated Selective Adsorption of HD, H2, and D2 on Smooth Metals: Probe of Potential and Rotational Hindering (with J.P. Cowin, C-F. Yu, S.J. Sibener, and C.S. Hogg), Many Body Phenomena at Surfaces, Ed. by S. Landreth, (Academic Press, Orlando FL, 1984).
80. Planarization of Sputtered Aluminum Films (with I. Wagner, S. Gupta, H. Gilboa and Y. Park), Technical Proceedings SEMICON EAST (1986), p.62.
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EVIDENTIA
ENGINEERING inc.
10 Park Place . Short Hills, NJ 07078-2826.201-379-8855 . Fax 201-379-5632
EXPERT REPORT OF DR LENNARD WHARTON
I am a practicing engineer and scientist, and president of Evidentia Engineering, Inc., Short Hills, New Jersey. I have held leading positions as an engineering and research and development executive in the electrical equipment, process equipment, and microelectronics materials and equipment manufacturing industries. I was full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Chicago. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Arts degree in Chemistry from Cambridge University, and a Ph D in Physical Chemistry from Harvard University. I have eighty publications and patents in various technical fields. My professional work has been recognized in the bestowal of several awards and fellowships. I have been active in various professional societies. I am a registered Professional Engineer in the states of New Jersey and Illinois. Also, I have been certified as an asbestos abatement worker by the state of Massachusetts. My curriculum vitae is attached.
I have studied materials that present, produce or address facts and evidence whether elevated concentrations of free airborne asbestos fibers are attributable to vinyl asbestos floor tile products such as those manufactured by the Flintkote Company. I have reviewed and analyzed technical reports, government publications, published articles and expert depositions. I have designed and directed experiments that provide factual information on this issue. Taking into consideration these materials and based upon my professional expertise, knowledge and experience, I have reached certain opinions with respect to vinyl asbestos floor tile manufactured and sold by the Flintkote Company.
I am prepared to describe the protocols and the results of experiments that were conducted under my direction and control relating to the airborne dispersion potential and respirability of particles generated by fracture or usage of vinyl asbestos floor tile. These experiments showed zero release of free airborne asbestos fibers.
I am prepared to describe the protocols and the results of experiments conducted under my direction and control relating to the encapsulated nature of the asbestos fibers in Flintkote vinyl asbestos floor tile. It is my opinion that the nature of the materials and the processes that were used in the manufacture of Flintkote's vinyl asbestos tile resulted in a strong bond in the finished product between the constituent crysotile asbestos and the vinyl matrix. It is my opinion that the asbestos fibers in Flintkote vinyl asbestos floor tile remain encapsulated by a vinyl polymer matrix under a variety of conditions.
I am familiar with recognized techniques used to identify and to determine the concentrations of asbestos fibers. It is my opinion that the air sample filter preparation technique used for the transmission electron microscope destroys the polyvinyl chloride matrix that encapsulates the asbestos fibers in vinyl asbestos floor tile and as a result, if this is not taken into consideration, can lead to false conclusions regarding the concentration of free airborne asbestos fibers from vinyl asbestos tile.
Finally, based on the foregoing, it is my professional opinion that the vinyl asbestos floor tile products once manufactured by the Flintkote Company are neither defective nor unreasonably dangerous.
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An index to my prior asbestos-related testimony is given below. These transcripts contain information which may amplify some of the conclusions discussed above. I reserve the right to amend or revise the areas of testimony set forth above and to employ exhibits as necessary to illustrate my testimony.
Respectfully submitted. Lennard Wharton, PhD., P.E.
for Defendant, THE FLINTKOTE COMPANY
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LENNARD WHARTON. PhD. P.E. -- PREVIOUS TESTIMONY RELATING TO ASBESTOS-CONTAINING FLOOR TILE MANUFACTURED BY
THE FLINTKOTE COMPANY
Deposition: July 30, 1990 In Re: Adams-Araoahoe School District
No. 28J v. Celotex Corporation, et al. U.S. District Court, District of Colorado C.A. No. 84-C-1974 Court Reporter: Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. 444 North Capitol Street Washington, D.C. 20001
Trial Testimony: October 29-30, 1990 In Re: Adams-Araoahoe School District
No. 28J v. Celotex Corporation, et al. U.S. District Court, District of Colorado C.A. No. 84-C1974' Court Reporter: Suzanne Claar P.O. Box 3564 1961 Stout Street Denver, CO 80294
Deposition: April 17, 1991 In Re: St. Vrain Valiev School District No. RE-1J. et al.. v. W,R. Grace & Co. et al. U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Case No. 87-C-1807 Court -Reporter: Susan Soble & Associates 79 West Monroe Street Suite 1107 Chicago, Illinois 60603
Telephone deposition: October 28, 1991 In Re: Baltimore County, MD v. Keene Corporation, et al. , and Board of Education of Baltimore Countv v. Keene Corporation, et al. Circuit Court for Baltimore County C.A. Nos. 84CG1776/5/276 & 85CG2477/6/232 Court Reporter: Knipes-Cohen 400 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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