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spectrometers, and an ozonograph for ozonometric observations. The Institute 
specializes in molecular and nuclear spectroscopy. Its research studies 
include investigations of the hydrogen-bond concept, optical properties of 
atoms and molecules, electromagnetic waves, photoelectric emission and lumi- 
nescence, gas-dynamic processes, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Facilities 
include a Photometric Laboratory and a Laboratory of Photosynthesis. 
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Name: Scientific-Research Planning Institute for Chemistry 
(Nauchno-issledovatel'skiy proyektnyy institut khimii-- 
Armniikhimproyekt ) 
Address: Kirovakan 
Director: Kh. Grigoryan, Candidate (1960) 
Deputy Director: -- 
Administrative Affiliation: Armenian Sovnarkhoz (1958) 
Selected Staff Members: 
A. Akoryan, Candidate, Head of Laboratory of Polymerization 
Processes 
R. Ashastin, Candidate, Head of Laboratory of High-Temperature 
Processes 
A. Luknitsi, Candidate, Head of Laboratory of Plastics 
Sh. Oganesyan, Engineer, Head of Laboratory 2 of Organic 
Synthesis 
Description: 
The Armiikhimproyekt, established in 1958, is responsible for 
solving problems of the chemical industry, the planning and cost estimation 
of new chemical production, and the reconstruction of existing enterprises 
in the Armenian S.S.R. 
The Laboratories of Polymerization Processes have developed a 
number of chemical processes for the production of Vinilon-type synthetic 
fiber and a synthetic electrical insulating film, Masis, from polyvinyl 
aleohol. The Laboratories of High-Temperature Processes and Organic 
Synthesis Number 2 have developed the technological process for the produc- 
tion of acetic acid and acetylene from gaseous benzene. The development of 
synthetic glues and their production has been a continuing project of the 
Plastics Laboratory. 
The planning section of the Institute contributes to the develop- 
ment of the chemical industry by planning new shops, for example, for the 
production of synthetic ammonia, carbides, and carbamides. 
