Chart issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards illustrating the systematic relationships between phase diagrams of transition elements. This chart includes color illustrations.

A state-of-the-art review is presented on the corrosion and mechanical behavior of materials at elevated temperatures in coal-gasification environments. The gas atmosphere in coal-conversion processes are, in general, complex mixtures which contain sulfur-bearing components (hydrogen sulfide, SO2, and COS) as well as oxidants (carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide and water/hydrogen). The information developed over the last five years clearly shows sulfidation to be the major mode of material degradation in these environments. The corrosion behavior of structural materials in complex gas environments is examined to evaluate the interrelationships between gas chemistry, alloy chemistry, temperature, and pressure. Thermodynamic aspects of high-temperature corrosion processes that pertain to coal conversion are discussed, and kinetic data are used to compare the behavior of different commercial materials of interest. The influence of complex gas environments on the mechanical properties such as tensile, stress-rupture, and impact on selected alloys is presented. The data have been analyzed, wherever possible, to examine the role of environment on the property variation. The results from ongoing programs on char effects on corrosion and on alloy protection via coatings, cladding, and weld overlay are presented. Areas of additional research with particular emphasis on the development of a better understanding of corrosion processes in …

Quarterly report discussing fuel cell research and development work at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). This report describes efforts directed toward understanding and improving components of molten carbonate fuel cells and have included operation of 10-cm square cells.

Biaxial creep-fatigue data for Incoloy 800 and Type 316H stainless steel at elevated temperatures are presented. Tubular specimens were subjected to constant internal pressure and strain-controlled axial cycling with and without hold times in tension as well as in compression.

Compilation of abstracts for lectures that were presented at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Nonequilibrium Superconductivity, Phonons and Kapitza Boundaries." The topics primarily discuss work in the area of superconductivity, low-temperature phenomena, and energy-related problems in this field.

Procedures are given for the chemical analysis of a variety of materials of interest in battery development and research. These materials include LiCl-KCl eutectic, Li-Al alloys, lithium sulfide, lithium aluminum chloride, calcium sulfide, titanium sulfide, and various sulfides of iron, nickel, copper, and cobalt.

Infrared scanning has potential use in detecting erosive wear (thickness change) of the refractory surface of large-diameter steel pipes internally lined with refractory concrete, which are typical of those used in coal-conversion processes. An analytical study was conducted to determine the viability of this method. Heat-transfer models were developed to predict surface-temperature distributions on the outer metal surface for various erosive-wear conditions on the inner surface, assuming uniform inner-surface temperature. Variables investigated included thermal conductivity of the refractory concrete, thermal contact resistance between the steel shell and the refractory, outer-surface convective coefficient, outer-surface radiative properties, and refractory-lining thickness and composition. The study used two- and three-dimensional heat-transfer models and various well-defined rectangular cavities on the inner surface. Temperature resolution, and thus calculation of cavity sizes from surface-temperature profiles, is better when the convective coefficient is small and the interfacial contact resistance is uniformly low. The presence of dual refractory-concrete liners using a layer of insulating concrete between the hot-face lining and the steel shell, together with thick steel (t > 25 mm), tends to smear temperature patterns and reduce the temperature gradient so that calculation of cavity shapes becomes impractical.

This report is one part of the second volume containing data on quadrangles of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. This volume contains the detailed geologic summary, interpretation report, standard deviation maps, pseudo-contour maps, interpretation map, flight line and geologic base map, individual corrected profiles, computer map unit histograms and statistical tables for the Texarkana quadrangle.

"This report presents engineering details, statistics, individual borehole histories, and geophysical logs of the four holes drilled in the Lemhi Pass, Montana/Idaho area." (from Introduction)

This following report discusses the studies and findings of the East Chaco Canyon drilling project of northwestern New Mexico. These studies took place between July and November of 1978.

"This report presents engineering details, statistics, and individual borehole histories of the 27 holes drilled for this project." (from Introduction)

From purpose of study: The Vallecito Conglomerate of the Needle Mountains area in southwestern Colorado was studied to evaluate the uranium potential of the unit and to test the applicability of the uraniferous Precambrian pebble-conglomerate exploration model in this area. The main thrust of this project is the Vallecito Conglomerate, but the Uncompahgre Formation, which is also in the Needle Mountains area has basal conglomerate that was investigated in a reconnaissance mode. Five specific objectives have been formulated to meet the overall purpose of this project, and these include: a) Determine the uranium distribution in the Vallecito Conglomerate and the basal conglomerate of the Uncompahgre Formation. b) Evaluate the uranium resources of the area to the degree possible utilizing available information and personal field investigations. c) Test the validity of application of the Precambrian quartz-pebble conglomerate model to this area. d) Recommend detailed studies and delineate drilling sites in the area to further evaluate the uranium resources if warranted. e) Recommend additional geologic, geophysical and geochemical studies which would bear directly on evaluation of uranium resources of the Precambrian pebble conglomerates in the Needle Mountains area.

This report presents results taken from investigations on uranium resources in Precambrian pyritiferous conglomerates in the Nemo District, Black Hills, South Dakota.

Matrix diagram for design and construction of windows for energy conservation in buildings.

From summary: The purpose of the study is to develop information that will contribute to the definition of the potential role of photovoltaics in meeting future energy demands in agriculture.

From introduction: The objectives of the technical effort are to identify and characterize agricultural energy demands that can effectively use P/V power systems and to determine performance and cost-estimates for the designs.

Forward: The Final Report summarizes the findings and project work in conjunction with the "Photovoltaic" Applications Definition and Photovoltaic System Definition Study in the Agricultural Sector" under Contract Number 07-6951.

From introduction: The primary purpose of this report is to summarize available information on the nominal effort and the catch of tunas and billfishes by these foreign longline fleets in the U.S. FCZ (Fishery Conservation Zone) of the central and western Pacific during the period 1965-77.

This report describes the results of a computer model simulation of the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifer system in New Jersey to see "the effects of supplementing ground water from the Delaware River. It includes tables.

Report documenting results of analysis for airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey for the San Angelo National Topographic Map Sheet (NH 14-1). It includes data calculations and profiled data readings with a general description of the area and corresponding data readings.

Report documenting results of analysis for airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey for the Big Spring National Topographic Map Sheet (NI 14-10). It includes data calculations and profiled data readings with a general description of the area and corresponding data readings.

Report documenting results of analysis for airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey for the Hobbs National Topographic Map Sheet (NI 13-12). It includes data calculations and profiled data readings with a general description of the area and corresponding data readings.

Report documenting results of analysis for airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey for the Perryton National Topographic Map Sheet (NJ 14-10). It includes data calculations and profiled data readings with a general description of the area and corresponding data readings. -- check/adjust details

Report documenting results of analysis for airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey for the Sonora National Topographic Map Sheet (NH 14-4). It includes data calculations and profiled data readings with a general description of the area and corresponding data readings.