Summary: "A corrosion test of aluminum components in a 4-ft. section of a fuel tube has been tested under conditions simulating plant geometry and, as nearly as possible, the operating conditions of water purity, temperature, and flow rate. Results: 1. None of the aluminum components, 63S fuel tube, 2S solid fillers and 43S spacers showed any corrosion effects beyond normal oxide film formation. This was carried out in flowing water, maintained at a specific resistivity greater than 1 x 10(6) ohm-cm, for four weeks. 2. No corrosion pitting was observed on any of the aluminum surfaces; all became covered with a uniform film of Al2O3.H2O. On the boat tails, where type 304 stainless steel fins were in galvanic contact with 2S aluminum, no pitting or preferential attack occurred."

Report of equations for calculating decay of U235. The introduction states" Calculations have been made on the U235 fission product decay schemes. The results for a typical example, that of a reactor operating at 1000 kilowatts for 180 days, have been tabulated and graphed. General formulae have been used so that the results can be applied for any power level and any time of irradiation" (p. 2).

From Abstract: "A study of the critical factors in the colorimetric determination of total iron in silicate and phosphate rocks, and in other nonmetallic materials is presented. It was desired to ascertain the wavelength of maximum absorbancy, the optimum concentration range for iron, the effect of different substances on the ferrous-o-phenanthroline system, and reproducibility of results."

Report presenting a modification of the passage contour of a 48-inch centrifugal impeller by changing the shape of the blades with the objective of reducing the deceleration rates along the blade faces and thereby improving the internal efficiency of the impeller. The modified impeller was found to show a general improvement in efficiency throughout the passage over that of the original impeller.

Results of a low-speed wind-tunnel investigation to determine the effect of high-lift devices on the static lateral stability derivatives and the yawing derivatives of an untapered 45 degrees sweptback wing are presented. The tests were made in the curved-flow test section of the Langley stability tunnel at a Reynolds number of 1.1 X 10 to the sixth power.

Note presenting a study that is part of a program of experimentation with external noise reduction on light airplanes. Two light airplanes modified by reduction gears, four-bladed propellers, and engine exhaust silencers were flown in comparison with two standard airplanes at a number of sites that may be useful as landing strips. Some conclusions regarding the number and types of complaints received are provided.

A preliminary feasibility study is made of seals for a machine running at 8000 rpm, having a 2-in. shaft, and operating with a pressure differential of 5 lb/in{sup2}. The following conditions must be met: during operation the air inleak shall not exceed 50 lb/2000 hr and the loss of Freon 11 shall not exceed 0.02 lb/hr; the leak-up rate during shutdown shall not exceed 1/10 in. of Hg per 24 hr (the contained volume is 100 ft{sup3}). Dry-contact and Freon 11-lubricated contact seals are considered briefly, but neither appears to be practical. The following positive-clearance seals are more feasible and are discussed in greater detail: concentric-cyinder seal, utilization of a journal bearing of the machine as a seal, and a radial-controlled-gap type of seal.

Report describing a fluorimetric procedure for determining about 10^-8 percent uranium with 500-ml water samples.

Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's efforts to develop "equipment and techniques for rapid field measurement of radioactivity, principally portable survey counters, carborne and airborne equipment, and gamma-ray logging equipment."

Introduction: It is the purpose of this guide to describe the general geological features of the Marysvale area which may aid in exploration for uranium.

Note presenting graphs for rapid evaluation of air-induction systems from considerations of their aerodynamic-performance parameters in combination with power-plant characteristics. The graphs cover the range of supersonic Mach numbers up to 3.0. The illustrative examples indicate that the inlet area required for optimum performance must change with altitude at a fixed Mach number as well as with Mach number at a fixed altitude.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the properties of aviation gasoline and fuel produced during October 1951. Analysis of the gasoline and fuels sampled are presented. The report includes tables and graphs.

"A derivation of the form of the incompressible turbulent skin-friction law for an insulated flat plate is made in such a way that it may be extended to compressible flows. The ratio of compressible to incompressible skin friction is obtained, and the results are shown to be in agreement with existing experimental results" (p. 1).

This is a photogeologic map scale 1:24,000 of Elk Ridge-12 Quadrangle, San Juan County, Utah.

From introduction: A rapid appraisal of the carnotite resources of the Salt Wash sandstone member of the Morrison formation in the Carrizo Mountains area was undertaken by the U. S. Geological Survey late in 1951 in connection with its current project of geologic mapping of the area. Though brief and preliminary, this report provides a summary of production trends and estimated reserves in the area and indicates as far as possible the total potential of the area as a source of uranium. This information may be helpful in planning new milling facilities or other measures to encourage a higher rate of production.

From Introduction: "The purpose of the present paper is twofold. First, a close connection will be established between reverse-flow theorems in subsonic and supersonic, steady-state wing theory and known reciprocity relations between two solutions of the equation the flow field."

Report on Recognition of Hipparions and Other Horses in the middle Miocene Mammalian Faunas of the Texas

Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation of various radioactive mineral deposits in gold-tin placer mines of Central Alaska.

A report regarding a reconnaissance done in 1948 in order to locate radioactive deposits in the Manley Hot Springs-Rampart District, in Central Alaska.

Report discussing a geological examination of 3,750 miles of roads in the Hudson Valley and Adirondack Mountains in eastern and Central New York state to find deposits of radioactive materials. The examination took place in August 1949.

A report regarding a reconnaissance of radioactive rock of the Hudson Valley and Adirondack Mountains, New York.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on secondary methods of oil-recovery in California oil fields. The main recovery method studied are of the pressure-maintenance type, such as air-injection. The report is divided into two parts, and includes maps and tables.

A guide to reseeding and restoring range lands for the use of ranchers in Montana and other western ranges, for the purpose of increasing forage and livestock production.

From foreword: The six papers included in this report were prepared in an attempt to summarize briefly, and make available to the public, part of the information concerning uranium deposits that is in unpublished reports of work done by the U. S. Geological Survey under the auspices of the Manhattan Engineer District, and later, the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission.