FORTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

摘要

The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center held its annual conference in Shanghai, China, from October 19th to 22nd 2008, including the Forty-ninth General Assembly of the members. On October 20th and 21 st, technical presentations were given, in two half-day sessions. The paper presented by the T.I.C. Technical Promotion Officer is printed in this issue of the Bulletin, and some of the other papers will be published in future editions. Delegates, guests and accompanying persons enjoyed a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening and a Gala Dinner, hosted jointly by Kemet Electronics Corporation and Ningxia Non-ferrous Metals Smelter, on Monday night. Acrobats, plate-spinners and face-changers added colourful entertainment to an enjoyable evening.