Quarterly report discussing fuel cell research and development work at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). This report describes efforts directed toward understanding and improving the components of molten-carbonate-electrolyte fuel cells operated at temperatures near 925 K. The primary focus of this work has been the development of electrolyte structures that have good electrolyte retention and mechanical properties as well as long-term stability, and on developing methods of synthesis amendable to mass production.

Annual report of the Argonne National Laboratory Chemical Engineering Division regarding studies of nuclear waste migration in geologic media. This report discusses research regarding nuclide migration by fluid flow in rock.

A review was conducted during the period of mid-June to mid-August 1979, of the literature on spray combustion. Particular attention has been paid to theoretical and experimental work on droplet and spray combustion applicable to the use of alternate fuels, mainly liquid fuels derived from coal and shale.

Both 2F di-n-amyl-n-amylphosphonate in n-dodecane (DA(AP)-DD) and 0.77F tricaprylmethylammonium nitrate in Aromatic 100 (TCMA.NO/sub 3/-AR100) extract uranium and thorium into relatively concentrated organic solutions. Countercurrent-flow tests with each extractant have demonstrated effective uranium-thorium separations by selective stripping from the organic phase. Both extractants offer advantageous alternatives to tributylphosphate (Thorex) in reprocessing irradiated mixed ThO2-UO2 fuels. Formic acid is used for removing thorium from DA(AP)-DD; dilute HNO3 removes uranium from TCMA.NO3-AR100. Spectra of plutonium in formic acid are shown. The use of concentrated TCMA.NO3-AR100 at 50 to 65/sup 0/C avoids viscosity problems and suppresses third-phase formation. Thorium extracts into concentrated TCMA.NO/sub 3/-AR100 in greater amounts than would be predicted from stoichiometric assumptions.

Final report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Boise, Hailey, Idaho Falls, and Elk City quadrangles including the survey description, specifications, data processing methods, interpretation methods, and regional geologic review.

Abstract: This document provides an overview of the Resource Recovery Management Model which has been developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assist regional, state, and local officials in developing plans, reaching decisions, and managing and conducting procurements for resource recovery facilities and services.

From abstract: This data report presents preliminary results of ground water, stream sediment, and stream water reconnaissance in the National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) Williamsport 1° x 2° quadrangle.

Appendix containing geological survey averages data to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles of Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle in Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing single record geological survey data of the Idaho Falls quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles of Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle of Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing averages of geological data taken in the Idaho falls quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles of Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle of Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing single record geological survey data of the Hailey quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles of Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle of Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing average geological survey data of the Boise quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles in Idaho and Montana and the Boise Quadrangle in Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing single record geological survey data of the Boise quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles in Idaho and Montana and the Boise Quadrangle in Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing averages of geological survey data gathered at the Hailey quadrangle to accompany an aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles of Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle of Oregon and Idaho.

Appendix containing single record geological survey data of the Elk City quadrangle to accompany am aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey of the Hailey, Idaho Falls, Elk City quadrangles in Idaho and Montana, and the Boise quadrangle in Oregon and Idaho.

This report presents preliminary results of ground water, stream sediment, and stream water studies in the Delta and Richfield quadrangles in Utah.

This report examines the adequacy of existing fire-hazards analysis methodology in the context of nuclear power plant safety

"This report describes colony distribution, species abundance, historical trends, nesting chronology, and census techniques for 28 species of seabirds and wading birds from Cape Elizabeth, Maine to the Virginia-North Carolina border" (p. iv).

Partial abstract: "During the summers of 1976, 1977, and 1978, 442 water and 1755 sediment samples were collected from 1801 locations within the 19 400 km2 area of the Moab quadrangle, Utah and Colorado, by private contractors for the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. Water samples were collected from streams, springs, and wells; wet and dry sediment samples were collected both from stream channels and from springs. Each water sample was analyzed for 13 elements, including uranium, and each sediment sample was analyzed for 43 elements, including uranium, thorium, and vanadium. All field and analytical data are listed in the appendixes of this report" (p. 1).

Abstract: Physical property data of concrete and foundation rock for use in a stability analysis and the design of an anchorage system of grouted tendons are presented in this report.

Data collected as part of a report on the Williamsport Pennsylvania NTMS area including laboratory data on stream sediments and field data.

Supplementary data containing tabulated elemental concentrations in sediment, stream water, and ground water samples to accompany a report on hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance.

From abstract: "Twenty-eight Ohio lakes (fourteen per year) were sampled by the U.S. Geological Survey and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for water-quality characteristics during the spring and summer of 1976 and 1977." It contains maps, graphs, and tables.

From abstract: From parts of the area, water for domestic use obtained from the fractured crystalline-rock aquifer contained excessive concentration of dissolved fluoride, dissolved nitrite plus nitrate, dissolved solids, dissolved iron, dissolved manganese, dissolved zinc, coliform bacteria, gross alpha radiation, and gross beta radiation. Based on water-quality analyses from 26 wells located in small urbanized areas, water from 21 of the wells contained excessive concentrations of one of more constituents.