Information on CALPHAD XXVII

Conference Topics:

The CALPHAD XXVII will focus on the calculation and the application of phase diagrams within the following areas:

Thermochemistry and Phase Diagrams

• Alloys
• Ceramics
• Slags and molten salts
• Electronic materials
• Amorphous and glass-forming materials

Experimental Studies

• Thermal analysis
• Static and dynamic vapor pressure measurements
• E.M.F.
• Other new experimental techniques

Calculations of Phase Diagrams and Phase Equilibria

• First principles calculations of phase diagrams
• Thermodynamic optimization and calculation of phase diagrams
• New model formulations
• Thermodynamic databanks
• Advances of phase equilibrium calculations software

Application of Phase Diagrams in Materials Processing

• Crystal growth
• Thin film deposition
• Separation
• Solidification
• Process simulation

Important dates:

• December 15, 1997 deadline for preliminary registration
• January 15, 1998 deadline for one-page abstract
• February 15, 1998 notification about acceptance of contribution
• March 15, 1998 deadline for final registration and payment

Call for abstracts and posters

Participants who wish to present a paper should submit a single- page, camera-ready abstract for both oral presentation and poster contribution to the conference secretariat of CALPHAD XXVII. Details on abstract submission will be provided in the second circular.

• Download the First Call for Paper in Microsoft WORD-97 format
• Download the First Call for Paper in Microsoft WORD-96 format (zip file)

Cost

• For participant(single room): 650 US Dollars/person
• For participant(double room): 550 US Dollars/person
• For accompanying person: 450 US Dollars/person

Social Program

• Attractive social programs will be arranged for participants and their companions, including a welcome reception and a banquet. City tours and off city package tours after conference are planned. Further details will be available in the second circular.

• The planned OFF CITY PACKAGE TOUR is as the following: Beijing--Xi'an--Hangzhou--Guilin--Beijing (Ref. price:990USD)