Report describing the results of geochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance sampling in the Kingman Quadrangle, to look for uranium and trace elements, and to take other measurements.

Report describing the results of geochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance sampling in the Las Vegas Quadrangle, to look for uranium and trace elements, and to take other measurements.

The purpose of this report is to recommend a reasonable program of brine chemistry research that will result in the development of methods for predicting and controlling scale deposition, and in guidelines for the selection of corrosion-resistant construction materials. First, background information, which is necessary for the understanding of the problems of scaling and corrosion in the Salton Sea KGRA, is presented through a review of the history of geothermal exploration and development in the Salton Sea. Second, literature relevant to the geochemistry of the Salton Sea field is reviewed and important results are emphasized. Third, current research efforts directed toward actual power plant construction are summarized and evaluated. Fourth, research which has been proposed but is not currently funded is discussed. Fifth, because silica scaling has been the most troublesome problem in the past, the basic chemistry of silica and its relationship to scaling is discussed. Sixth, recommendations for future research are made in which a fundamental engineering approach is emphasized. In this approach, experiments would be conducted on actual process equipment and detailed chemical analyses would be performed on site in well-equipped field laboratories. 88 references.

From introduction: The objective of this survey is to develop a geochemical data base for use by the private sector to locate regions of anomalous uranium content. Prior to wide area coverage, several pilot studies are being undertaken to develop and evaluate sampling and analytical techniques. The first of these studies was conducted in the Walker River Basin.

Data tables containing results of nuetron activation analysis of uranium and trace elements, and other measurements made througout the hydrochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance of the Kingman quadrangle.

Data tables containing results of nuetron activation analyses special chemistry, and emission spectra analyses made througout the hydrochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance of the Las Vegas quadrangle.

Supplementary analyses data of sediment and water samples to accompany a report on hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Master copy of the Hyrdrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance Basic Data Report for Kingman NTMS Quadrangle, Arizona, California, and Nevada.