Lecture presented at the Atomic Industrial Forum's Third Course on Reactor Materials, Stanford University, Stanford, California, July 9-19, 1957A review of progress in the use of liquid metals is presented. A number of liquid metals are compared, and the general problems of selecting container materials are considered. In addition. a discussion of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion testing methods commonly employed are examined as well as problems encountered with the liquid metals of greatest interest. (J.R.D.)

This report is a bibliography divided into two sections: one that documents books and journal articles, the other containing classified and unclassified documents, that are based around gaseous detonation. These sources cover the period between 1941 to October of 1957.

Abstract: "The energy gained by a deuterium plasma, from a three megacycle per second radiofrequency field, was studied experimentally. A static magnetic field, in the form of a "mirror", was used. The coil of an rf resonant circuit, placed at the center of the machine produced a time-varying magnetic field parallel to the static field. This, in turn, induced an electrical field, in an azmuthal direction, which acted on the ions. When this was in synchronism with the cyclotron frequency, the ions could pick up energy. At this resonance the light intensity from the plasma increased markedly. This effect was used as evidence for the transfer of energy to the ions."

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Fission yields were determined from 14-Mev neutrons on U/sup 235/ and U/ sup 238/, thermal neutrons on U/sup 235/, and fission spectrum neutrons on U/sup 235/, U/sup 238/, and Pu/sup 239/. The number of fissions was determined for the Mo/sup 99/ activity. The Sr/sup 90/ was chemically separated and Y/sup 90/ allowed to reach equilibrium. The Y/sup 90/ was separated and counted. (W.D.M.)

Report that examines the dose rate of radiation in the air and in a test subject due to radioactive materials (uranium, thorium, and potassium) that are present in the ground. The test subject in these experiments is a water cylinder that is meant to receive radiation in a manner similar to a person.

Report presenting testing of the subsonic and transonic handling qualities of the Douglas D-558-II research airplane using several configurations of mid-semispan external stores in the altitude region of 20,000 to 40,000 feet. The configurations had an underslung pylon on each wing, pylons plus simulated 1000-pound bombs, and pylons with 150-gallon fuel tanks. Results regarding longitudinal stability and control characteristics, low-speed characteristics, and lateral stability and control characteristics are provided.

Report presenting testing of two identically constructed 2024-T3 aluminum-alloy multiweb-wing structures, models MW-2-(2) and MW-2-(3), under aerodynamic conditions similar to those encountered in supersonic flight at Mach number 2. Results regarding model temperatures, Stanton number, model pressures, model strains, behavior of Model MW-2-(2), and behavior of Model MW-2-(3) are provided.

Report presenting an investigation at high subsonic speeds of a complete model with a highly tapered wing and several tail configurations. The complete model was tested with a wing-chord-plane tail, a T tail, and a biplane tail. A discussion regarding the lateral derivatives and sideslip characteristics is provided.

Report presenting testing of four multiweb wing structures similar to those on an airplane or missile at Mach number 2, sea-level static pressure, a 0 degree angle of attack, and stagnation temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Three models were made of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy and one was made from SAE 1010 steel; internal structure and skin thickness varied across the models. Results regarding model behavior, model temperatures, calculated skin temperatures, strain-gage results, model pressures, and calculated pressures are provided.