First Circular

Call for Papers

XITC’05

2005’ Xi’an International Titanium

Conference

October 16-19, 2005

Xi’an, China

Organized by

Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research (NIN)

The Nonferrous Metals Society of China(NF_SOC)

Contact Information

Conference Chairman

Prof. Lian Zhou

Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research (NIN)

Phone:  [+86] 29 86266570

Fax:    [+86] 29 86231103

E-mail:  zhoul@c-nin.com

XITC’05 Conference Secretariat

c/o Dr.Guanjun Yang,

Dr.Yongqing Zhao(Y.Q.Zhao)

Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research (NIN)

P. O. Box 51 Xi’an, Shaanxi 710016, China.

Phone:  [+86] 29 86231078, [+86] 29 86250729

Fax:    [+86] 29 86231103

E-mail:  2005xitc@c-nin.com

www.c-nin.com

Welcome to XITC’05

The 98’ Xi’an International Titanium Conference (XITC’98) was held on September 15-18, 1998 in Xi’an, China. More than 300 representatives of the research and industry circles from 12 countries were gathered in Xi’an to exchange the new progress on titanium R&D and industrialization, which played an important role in promoting titanium R&D for the world, especially for China. Chinese titanium research and industry have been developed greatly since last conference XITC’98. The mill output of titanium in China exceeded 7000 tons in 2003. In order to let the people engaged in titanium industry know more Chinese and the world titanium industry, promote the exchange and cooperation of the world titanium circle, we decide to hold the 2005’ Xi’an International titanium Conference (XITC’05), which will be held on October 16-19, 2005 in Xi’an, China. The conference will provide a forum on the exchange and discussion of new ideas and achievements related to the aspects of titanium technology and industry in recent years. At the same time, the 12th China National Conference on Titanium will be held on October 19-23, 2005 in the same place after XITC’05.

To emphasize the poster sessions, one poster in each conference topic will be honored by an award.

Xi’an is the R&D and production base of titanium in China. Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research (NIN) is located in Xi’an, it is a very important R&D force of titanium in China. Western Titanium Technology Co.,Ltd in Xi’an and Baoji Titanium Co.Ltd near Xi’an form the titanium production base.

Xi’an is a historical city with many marvelous tourist attractions. Among them there are the excavated Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses which have been guarding the tomb of the First Qin emperor for over 2000 years. One day excursion will be arranged to visit these sites during the conference. In addition, optional post-conference tours are scheduled, which offer an opportunity for participants to visit technical locations and fantastic tourist sites in China, to get a better understanding of the national culture and the recent development in China.

Conference Topics

1.Extractive Metallurgy and Melting Technology

2.Processing and Modeling

3.Phase Transformation, Microstructure and Property

4.Technology (P/M,SPF/DB,welding etc)

5.Medical Alloys

6.Environmental Behavior (Corrosion, Oxidation, Coatings)

7.Intermetallics and MMCs

8.Applications

Special Forum:

1.Progress on the Current Situation and Development Trend of Titanium R&D and Industry

2.Low Cost Technology of Titanium

Language and Proceedings

English is the official spoken and written language of the conference.

The papers presented at the conference will be collected in proceedings which will be published after the conference.

Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit abstracts. Each abstract should not exceed 300 words in length and should be submitted in digital format. All abstracts will be evaluated, and if accepted, the authors will be informed about the kind of presentation (oral or poster). The participants are required to make the registration for the conference and to pay the corresponding fee before July 20, 2005.

Please use one of the following submission ways:

1 E-mail Submission

(highly recommended)

Please mail your abstract in a Word 6.0 or higher format to 2005xitc@c-nin.com as an attachment. Please register by filling out the registration form and sending it to the Conference Secretariat via regular mail or fax.

2 Floppy Disk Submission

Please mail your abstract in a Word 6.0 or higher format onto a regular floppy disk, carefully label the disk with your name as well as the paper title and send it to the Conference Secretariat. Please register by filling out the registration form and send it to the Conference Secretariat via regular mail or fax.

Exhibition

There will be an exhibition of titanium products, processing machines, scientific instruments, brochures, books and magazines etc. throughout the whole conference. For renting exhibition space, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Additional Information

The 12th China National Conference on Titanium will be held on October 19~21, 2005 in Xi’an, China. The exhibition will continue to be held during the conference.

Post-Conference Tours

The following three optional tours will be organized for all participants and accompanying persons after conference.

Tour A: Xi’an-Luoyang-Zhengzhou-Beijing

Tour B: Xi’an-Beijing-Shanghai

Tour C: Xi’an-Kunming-Guilin

Key Dates and Deadlines

Submission of Abstracts:  March 5, 2005

Notice to Authors:  May 20, 2005

Submission of Manuscripts:  August 31, 2005

Payment of Registration Fee:  July 20, 2005

Final Program Available for Download

from the Conference Website:  October 5, 2005

Return of Reviewed Manuscripts to Authors:  October 16, 2005

Conference:  October 16~19, 2005

Submission of Revised Manuscripts:  December 31, 2005

Publication of Conference  Proceedings:  May, 2006

Registration                       

Before / after

July 20, 2005

Participant Fee                USD 600/700

includes: technical program, proceedings, welcome reception, banquet, conference breakfast, lunch & dinner, refreshments during coffee breaks, refreshments and snacks during the poster sessions, public transport and conference tour.

Student Fee(without proceedings) USD 350/450

includes: technical program, welcome reception, banquet, conference breakfast, lunch & dinner, refreshments during coffee breaks, refreshments and snacks during the poster sessions and public transport.

Accompanying Persons Fee     USD 300/350

includes: welcome reception, banquet, accompanying person program and public transport.

Cancellation policy

For the participants submitting the paper: no refund after July 20, 2005.

For participants submitting no paper: 70% refund after July 20, 2005. No refund after September 1, 2005. Participant substitution may be made at any time.

XITC’05 Registration Form

I register as follows: I acknowledge the registration conditions and fees. After July 20, 2005, there will be an increased conference fee. I would like to register in the following category (students please attach an corresponding proof of status):

q Full fee: USD 600(700)

q Student Fee: USD 350(450)

q I register for the following accompanying person(s): USD 300 (350) each

I register for (please indicate the number of persons):

q Post-Conference Tour A

q Post-Conference Tour B

q Post-Conference Tour C

I would to reserve       m² of exhibition space.

Fax to the XITC’05 Conference Secretariat: [+86] 29 86231103