ML102870983

From: Thomas, George to: Naus, Dan J. CC: Lake, Louis Dated Tuesday, January 12, 2010 3:57 PM Subject: FW: Petrographic Report

ML102870983
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Site:	Crystal River
Issue date:	01/12/2010
From:	George Thomas Office of New Reactors
To:	Naus D Oak Ridge
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Senaupta,'Abhijit From:

Thomas, George Sent:

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 3:57 PM To:

Naus, Dan J.

Cc:

Lake, Louis

Subject:

FW: Petrographic Report Attachments:

MACTEC Petro Core 7 and 87.pdf From: Miller, Craig L [1]

Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:29 PM To: Thomas, George

Subject:

FW: Petrographic Report Second one...

From: Miller, Craig L Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:23 PM To: Thomas, George'

Subject:

RE: Petrographic Report

George, Attached are the various test reports from MACTEC and S&ME (excluding the first two reports that you already have).

There have also been some tests that PHI had performed at Photometrics and the University of Colorado. I will send you those final reports as I get them from P11.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Craig From: Thomas, George [2]

Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:15 PM To: Miller, Craig L

Subject:

RE: Petrographic Report Yes, Craig. I would like to also have the additional test reports that you have.

Thanks.

George From: Miller, Craig L [3]

Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:02 AM To: Thomas, George

Subject:

RE: Petrographic Report Hi George, We do have a couple more petrography reports, but we also have a number of additional test reports (strength, density, modulus of elasticity, etc.). Would you like all of the test reports that we currently have?

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Let me know'and I will send them asap.

Thanks, Craig From: Thomas, George [4]

Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 10:19 AM To: Miller, Craig L

Subject:

RE: Petrographic Report Hello Craig, You had previously provided us with a Mactec Petrography report dated 11-11-09 and a CTL Petrography Report dated 11-2-09. Could you please email me other petrographic reports that have come in since then.

Thanks.

George Thomas Special Inspection Team - USNRC 301-415-6181 From: Miller, Craig L [5]

Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:20 PM To: Thomas, George

Subject:

FW: Petrographic Report

George, Here is the reply I received regarding your question on core 2. I have not yet determined if the report will be revised to correct the misleading statements.

Thanks, Craig From: Wilson, David [6]

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:04 AM To: Miller, Craig L

Subject:

RE: Petrographic Report HI Craig-I did do some limited observations on this core but I didn't see anything that would really help in our analysis. The control sample was submitted for comparison, but to compare the existing fracture to a new fracture we made some fresh fractured surfaces in our lab in sample 5 to compare fresh vs. the existing fractured surface. Do you need us to provide a report on the core #2?

Thank you

-David 2

From: Miller,. Craig L [7]

Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:27 AM To: Wilson, David

Subject:

Petrographic Report

David, A question was raised by the NRC on the petrographic report. It mentions that core 2 (MACTEC # 21270) was a "control sample" used for limited observations. However, there is no discussion of how it was used or what was observed in the report. Can you provide any details on this core?

Thanks, Craig 3

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,( MACTEC engineering and. constructing a better tomorrow December 8, 2009 Mr. Craig Miller Progress Energy (352) 795-6486 ex 1026 Craig.miller@ pgnmail.com

Subject:

Report of Petrographic Observations Crystal River Containment Wall and Dome Concrete Samples Steam Generator Replacement Project Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida MACTEC Project No. 6468-09r2535

Reference:

Report of Petrographic Observations Crystal River Containment Wall and Dome Concrete Samples Steam Generator Replacement Project Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida, MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Dated November 11,2009

Dear Mr. Miller:

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting is pleased to present this report of our petrographic observations performed on two concrete cores. that were shipped to our laboratory.under chain of custody. One core, Core #7 (MACTEC laboratory number 21.271A), was previously analyzed and the results were contained in our November 11, 2009 report. An additional: core, identified as core #87 was received under chain of custody for petrographic analysis. Core #87 was assigned MACTEC laboratory :number 21329. It :isour understanding that sample 21271A is. from the containment wall near the fracture (as referenced in our November 11, 2009 report. It is our understanding that. sample.2t1329 is from an area in the dome that was repaired several years ago. The purpose of our observations was to evaluate the similarities and/or differences in the coarse: aggregate. of the two samples to attempt to determine if the coarse aggregate used in sample 21329 is similar to.coarse:aggregate used in sample 2127 IA.

Additionally, as requested, parameters of the air void system weremevaluated for sample 21271A in general accordance with the ASTM C 457-08 Standard Test Method for Microscopial Determination of Parameters: of the Air-Void, System In Hardened Concrete.

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.

9177 Sky Park Court, San Diego, CA 92123 4 Phone:ý858-278-3600

• Fax: 858-278-5300 www.mactec.com Page 1 of 16 DCN CR-017

Crystal River Stean Generator Replacement Project December 8, 2009 Report of Petrographic..Observations MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Crnstal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida In addition to the petrographic observations, the Mobs hardness of the coarse aggregates :in samples.

21271A and 2.1329 was evaluated using picks of known hardness.

PETROGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS A Petrographic Analysis is a visual and microscopic analysis of cementitous materials *performed by a qualified petrographer. Petrographic examinations are: typically performed on polished sections or thin sections. Polished sections are generally cut sections that have' been lapped (ground flat and smooth) and polished and are. observed using' reflected polarized, light microscopes at magnifications of up to 80X.

Thin sections are samples mounted to glass slides and ground, to specific thicknesses (generally 20,30, or 40 microns depending on the application) and observed using transmitted polarized light microscopes at magnifications of up to 600X:

A petrographic evaluation may be performed to identify, and describe a specific item of 'interest such as the presence or extent. of distress in concrete, or to provide a general characterization and measure of quality of the. materials being evaluated.

The petrographic evaluation of concrete examines the constituents of the concrete including coarse aggregates, fine -aggregates, embedded items', hardened paste, and -air void structure. The examination identifies cracking present in the concrete, indications of corrosion, extent of damage from external sources, aggregate reaction, chemical attack, sulfate attack, freeze thaw cracking, acid attack, and other mechanisms of deterioration. The petrographic, examination can also estimate the water to cement ratio, look: for indications of mineral additives and unhydrated cement particles in the paste; look for indications of, bleed water and excess porosity in the concrete, look for indications of' curing procedures used and methods of finishing,, observe micro cracking present and other conditions within the concrete which might give information on the overall quality or the quality of any particular 'constituent material. Aggregate mineralogy, rock types, and mineral crystal structure can be identified when thin sections are viewed:under a transmitted polarized light microscope.

TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS:

PETROGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS The petrographic, analysis was performed in general accordance with the applicable sections of'ASTM C 856-04 Standard Practice for Petrographic. Examination of Hardened Concrete.. The results. of our petrographic analysis are on the. attached sheets, Summary' of Petrographic Observations of Hardened Concrete. Photographs from our examination are attached. A summary of our observations of the coarse aggregate and discussion are as follows.

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project December 8, 2009 Report of Petrographic Observations MACTEC Project No. 6468-09.2535 Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida Aggregate.

Sample. 212 71A The coarse aggregate generally.consisted of a naturalcarbonate crushed rock with a maximum size of 3/4 inch. The:rocks types observed included limestone, fosiliferous limestone, and a few particles of chert and/or limestone and chert. The particles: were.generally -angular to sub-rounded in shape and fairly evenly distributed.. The coarse aggregate appeared to comprise approximately50% of the total aggregate quantity with the remaining fraction being fine aggregate. The coarse aggregate had a moderate amount of void space. The limestone and fosiliferous limestone had a Mohs hardness, of.approximately 3.

On sample 2127 1, there were. 4 coarse aggregate pieces on the: cut surface of the. core that retained moisture longer than other. portions of the sample. A thin section was prepared from one of these pieces and this piece contained microcrystalline quartz and radial silica and exhibited localized evidence, of alkali silica reaction Sample 21329 The coarse aggregate generally consisted of a natural carbonate crushed rock with a maximum size of 3/4 inch.ý The rocks types observed included limestone and fosiliferous limestone.

The particles were:

generally angular to sub-rounded in shape and fairly evenly distributed. The coarse aggregate appeared to comprise approximately 50% of the total aggregate: quantity with the remaining fraction being fine aggregate. The coarse aggregate had. a moderate amount of void space. The limestone and fosiliferous limestone had a Moh's hardness of approximately 3.

DISCUSSION Photographs comparing' the features of the coarse aggregate in samples 21271A and 21329 are shown on pages 10and 11.

The aggregates from both samples have the same general similarities.

Both coarse-aggregates have a Moh's hardness of about 3

& Both coarse aggregates are a fosiliferous limestone with: similar fossils.

e Both coarse aggregates have some particles with a moderate amount of void space.

a Both fine aggregates are predominately quartzwith a similar particle shape, A few limestone particles were observed in sample 21271A that contained microcrystalline quartz and radial silica -(chert). Chert was not observed in sample 21329. Chert is found in association with some limestones in Florida. The material isIformed by the replacementof calcium carbonate with silica that is carried in the ground water. The lack of chert in sample 21329 does not necessarily mean that the coarse 3

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Crystal River Steam. Generator ReplacementProject December 8, 2009.

Report of Petrographic Observations MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Crystal River.Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida aggregate in sample 21329 is from a different source than the coarse aggregate in sample 21271A. In MACTEC's November 11, 2009 report, a petrographic analysis was performed on two samples (21271AA and 21269A). It is our understanding samples 21271A and.21269A (both from the containment wall) are expected. to be from the same source, however, chert was observed in sample 2127IA and was, not.

observed in sample 21 269A.

It appears the coarse aggregate in both.samples (21271A and 21329) could. be from the same source or*

from the same general geologic deposit.. It cannot be said withl00% certainty that both coarse aggregate.

samples cameý from the same source, however,. we didn't see indications to suggest they are from different sources..

PARAMETERS OF THE AIR VOID SYSTEM The parameters of the air void system, were evaluated in general accordance with the ASTM C 457-08 Standard Test Method for Microscopial Determination of Parameters of the Air-Void System In Hardened Concrete. For this evaluation the modified point, count method' was utilized.

In our analysis, altotal of 1,667 points, were counted and each point was classified as a void, paste, coarse aggregate,. or-fine aggregate; Additionally, the number.of voids that were traversed when going from point to point was recorded. The results are as follows:

Number Of Voids Intersected

..327 Points In voids 52, Points In Paste 434 Points In Coarse Aggregate. *683 Points In Fine Aggregate 498 Total Number of Points 1667 Following the calculations in ASTM C 457-08, the parameters of the air void system are as follows:

Air Content= 3.1%

Air content is the proportion of the total volume of the concrete that is air voids; expressed as a:

percentage by volume.

Void Frequency = 3. 1 per inch.

Void frequency is the voids per unit length of traverse;, the number of air voids intercepted by a traverse line divided by, the length of that line; the: unit is a reciprocal length.

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project December 8, 2009 Report of Petrographic Observations MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida Paste Content = 26.0%

Paste content is the proportion of the total volume of the concrete that is hardened cement paste expressed as percentage by volume Paste-Air Ratio = 8.34 Paste-Air ratio is the ratio of the volume of hardened cement paste to. the volume of the air voids in the concrete Average Chord Length = 0.002 inch Average chord length is the average length of the chords formed by the transaction of the voids by the line of traverse; the unit is a length Specific Surface = 2000 per inch Specific surface is the surface area of the air voids divided by their volume, expressed in compatible units so that the unit of specific surface is a reciprocal length.

Spacing Factor = 0.0029 inch Spacing factor is a parameter related to the maximum distance in the cement paste from the periphery of an air void, the unit is length In addition to the above calculated values, by dividing the points in coarse aggregate by the points in coarse and fine aggregate (added together) we can calculate the volume of aggregate that is coarse aggregate. Based on this, the coarse aggregate fraction as 58% of the total aggregate volume similarly.

and the volume of aggregate that is fine aggregate as 42%. To equate these values to relative weight (for comparison to a mix design)' the specific gravities of the aggregates would needrto be known and additional calculations would need to be performed.

We trust this information meets your current needs. If more informationz is needed, or if you have any questions, please contact us&

Sincerely, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC..

David C. Wilson:

Ph.D.

Senior Principal Professional io'r.Principal Professional DCW/UD:pcc Attachments:

Photographs #1 - #4 Photomicrographs for Samples 21271 A and 21329 Summary of Petrographic Observations for Cores 21271 A and 21329 5

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project Report of Petrographic Observations Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida December 8, 2009 MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Remarks Photograph of core as received.

dl M1 Remarks Photograph of core as received.

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project Report of Petrographic Observations Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida December 8, 2009 MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 w

Remarks Photograph of core as received.

Remarks Photographs of polished sections.

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project Report of Petrographic Observations MACTEC Projec Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida Photomicrographs of both samples (polished sections) showing similarities in aggregates.

Sample 21271 A I

Sample 21329 December 8, 2009 At No. 6468-09-2535 8

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Crystal River Steam Generator Replacement Project December 8, 2009 Report of Petrographic Observations MACTEC Project No. 6468-09-2535 Crystal River Nuclear Generating Facility, Florida Photomicrographs of (thin sections in cross-polarized light) showing similarities in aggregates.

Sample 21271 A I

Sample 21329 9

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SUMMARY

OF PETROGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS OF HARDENED CONCRETE - ASTM C-856-04 I

PROJECT NAME Crystal River Core Petrography Project PROJECT NUMBER 6468-09-2535 DATE SAMPLED RECEIVED 10-25-09 SAMPLE I.D.

2127 1A SAMPLE SIZE AND DESCRIPTION Concrete core, approximately 3 33/4 inches in AS RECEIVED diameter, approximately 7 to 8 inches long.

OBSERVATIONS BY David Wilson I

CHARACTERISTICS OBSERVATIONS COARSE AGGREGATE:

Shape Angular to sub rounded Grading Approximately 34 maximum size Distribution Even. Approximately 50% of the aggregates appeared to be coarse aggregates with the remaining fraction being the fine aggregate.

Texture Fine Composition Carbonate, a few with siliceous deposits Rock Types Mostly limestone and fossiliferous limestone. 4 coarse aggregate particles on the cored surface retained moisture much longer than the other particles and one of these particles had a darkened rim Alteration:

Not observed Degree Products Coatings Not observed Rims Not observed except for one particle Internal Cracking Generally not observed except in the vicinity of the fractured surface. One of the particles that retained moisture longer than the other particles (referenced in rock type section) was observed in thin section and contained microcrystalline quartz and Peftogrphic Observations, Sample I.D. 21271A Page I o#4 11Fo Ir Im

".R,e vie,wed and -Ap,prov.ed -fo,r Us,e -o,n Crystal River Cores Project 6468-09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project P Cincip ll

SMACTEC radial silica (essentially chert) with the, limestone, several cracks: were observed going through the portion which was predominately chert. There appeared to be:.

minor amounts of ASR gel but a positive identification could not'be made due to the.

small amounts present.

Contamination Not observed FINE AGGREGATE:

Shape Generally sub-rounded to sub-angular Grading

1. 4 and smaller Distribution Even Texture Fine Composition Siliceous Rock Types Quartz Alteration:

Not Observed Degree Products Coatings Not Observed Rims Not Observed Internal Cracking.

A few internal, fractures were observed Contamination.

Not observed:.

CHARACTERISTICS:

OBSERVATIONS

-CONCRETE:

Air-Entrained or Not.

Appeared to have some air entrainment.

Total. air content based on visual

_observations appeared to be.2 to. 3%

Air Voids:

Mostly small and spherical. Some: air void Shape-,

clustering was observed around a fewý Size coarse aggregate particles. Theair.void.

Distribution:.

distribution was moderately un-even, some small areas lacked air entrainment. There was some limited mineral growth observed in some, of the air voids. Calcium hydroxide was observed, lining some air voids.

Bleeding Not Observed Segregation Not Observed Aggregate-Paste Bond Coarse and fine aggregates appeared to have a good bond to the cement paste with few openings. Some aggregate particles had increased calcium hydroxide in the

_paste surrounding the perimeter of the Petrographic Observations, Sample L.D. 21271A Page 2 of4 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores Project 6468-09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project Principal Paa11 of "6

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Fractures One end of the core contained a fractured surface. There were some other minor:

fractures on the end with the fractured surface., There were some fractures.

associated the chert.particle discussed previouslv.

Embedded Items, Not observed

Shape, Size Location Type Alteration:

Not observed Degree & Type'.

Reaction Products.

-Location

- Identification Nature and Condition of Surface There appeared to be white paint on. the Treatments exterior surface of the core Estimated water-cement ratio (based on Appeared to have a moderately loWw/c visual observations. only) ratio possibly in the range of 0.4 to 0.5:

Estimated cement content (based on visual Appeared to have a moderately high observations only) cement content PASTE:

Color (GSA rock color chart 1,991)

Medium light gray Hardness Appeared moderately hard when scratched with a hardened steel, point Porosity:,

Did not appear very porous. It took: from.

10 minutes to over 20 minutes to absorb 15 micro.liter drops of water..

Carbonation, The outer '/4 to /2 inch of the:exterior.

surface was carbonated. The fractured.

surface was not carbonated.

Residual'un-hydrated Cement:

Some, un-hydrated/partially hydrated, Distribution:

cement particles were observed' P particle Size, Abundance, Composition.

Mineral Admixtures:,

Fly-ash was not observed..

Size Abundance Identification_

Contamination:

Not observedi Size Abundance Identification Petrographic Observations, Sample LD. 21271A Page 3 of4 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores Project 6468-09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project Principal

MACTEC Equipment Used:

Cannon EOS Digital Rebel with 50mm macro lens and microscope adapters AmScope 7X to.45X stereo zoom microscope (with and without polarized light)

Olympus BH-2 polarized light microscope Zeiss Photomicroscope II polarized light microscope.

Aven Digital Microscope Starrett 6 inch rule SN 109000003 Note: No M&TE used is subject to calibration requirements.

Petrographic Observations,. Sample LD. 21271A Page 4 of4 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores Project 6468-09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project Princi al

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.MACTEC

SUMMARY

OF PETROGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS OF HARDENED CONCRETE - ASTM C-856-04 I

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11 PROJECT NAME Crystal River Core Petrography Project PROJECT NUMBER 6468-09-2535 DATE SAMPLED RECEIVED 11-20-09 SAMPLE I.D.

21329 SAMPLE SIZE AND DESCRIPTION Concrete core, approximately 1 3/ inches in AS RECEIVED, diameter, 2 pieces,. each approximately 6 inches long.

OBSERVATIONS BY David Wilson CHARATERISTIC

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BSERVATIONS I

COARSE AGGREGATE:.

Shape Angular to sub rounded Grading Approximately 3/4/4 maximum size Distribution Even. Approximately 50% of the aggregates appeared to be coarse aggregates with the remaining fraction being the fine aggregate.

Texture Fine Composition Carbonate Rock Types Limestone and fossiliferous limestone.

Alteration:

Not observed Degree

Products, Coatings Not observed, Rims Not observed Internal Cracking, Not observed.

Contamination Not observed FINE AGGREGATE:

Shape Generally sub-rounded to sub-angular Grading

1. 4 and smaller Distribution Even Texture Fine Composition Siliceous Rock Types Quartz Alteration:

Not Observed:

Petrographic Observations, Sample LD. 21329 Page, l of 3 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores. Project 6468-09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project Principal SP~nn I Aif 1A

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YMACTEC Degree Products Coatings Not Observed Rims Not Observed Internal Cracking A few internal fractures. were observed Contamination Not observed

( CHARACTERISTICS"i OBSERVATIONS CONCRETE:

Air-Entrained or Not Appeared to have some air 'entrainment.

Total air content based on visual observations appeared to be 2 to 3%

Air Voids:.

Mostly small and spherical. Generally Shape

-fairly evenly, distributed Size Distribution Bleeding*

Not Observed Segregation Not Observed Aggregate-Paste Bond Coarse and fine aggregates appeared to have a good bond, tothe cement paste with few openings. Some aggregate particles had increased calcium hydroxide in the paste surrounding the perimeter of the particle.

Fractures Not observed Embedded Items Not observed Shape Size

.Location 7

Type Alteration:

Not observed Degree & Type Reaction Products Location Identification Nature and:Condition of Surface Not observed Treatments Estimated water-cement ratio (based on Appeared to have a -moderately low w/c visual observations only) ratio possibly in the rangeof 0.4 to 0.5 Estimatedcementcontent (based on-visual Appeared to have a moderately high observations only) cement content PASTE:

Color (GSA rock color chart 1991)

Medium light-gray Hardness Appeared moderately hard when scratched Petrographic Observations, Sample I.D. 21329 Page 2 of 3 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores Project 6468.09-2535 J. Allan Tice, Project PrincIal

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MACTEC with. a hardened steel~point Porosity Did not appear very porous:*

Carbonation The V2 inch of the exterior.surface was.

carbonated.

Residual un-hydrated Cement:

Some un-hydrated/partially hydrated Distribution cement particles were observed Particle Size.

Abundance Composition Mineral Admixtures::

Fly-ash was not observed.

Size Abundance Identification Contamination:

Not observed Size Abundance Identification Equipment Used:

Cannon EOS Digital Rebel with 50mm macro lens and microscope adapters AmScope 7X to 45X stereo zoom microscope (with and without polarized light)

Olympus BH-2 polarized light microscope Zeiss Photomicroscope II polarized light microscope.

Aven Digital Microscope Starrett 6 inch rule SN 109000003 Note: No. M&TE used is subjectto calibration requirements.,.

Petrographic Observations, Sample LD. 21329 Page 3of3 Form Reviewed and Approved for Use on Crystal River Cores Project 6468-09-2535 J.Allan Tice, Project Princi pal DCN CR-.17.