VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2011) - IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IB) ("IBC" or the "Company") provides an update on the 10th IEA International Workshop on Beryllium Technology ("BeWS-10") to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia from October 23 - 26, 2011 and an extension of the deadline for abstract submission.
BeWS-10 is currently accepting abstract submissions for potential presentation and publication. All abstracts should be submitted electronically via the web-based submission platform, which is available at www.bews10.com. BeWS-10 encourages a wide range of presentation topics, and therefore has decided to extend the abstract submission due date until June 15, 2011.
Abstracts submitted will be reviewed by the BeWS-10 Program Committee who will determine the acceptance of full length papers for presentation. The abstracts should clearly communicate the topic and impart innovative theory with a focus on one of the following topics:
Production, forming and joining
Chemical compatibility and corrosion
Irradiation effects
Neutron, He and H-Isotope effects
Microstructural evolution
Mechanical & physical property degradation
Composition control and characterization
Modeling and experimental validation
Thermal and mechanical properties
Monitoring, disposal and recycling
Health and safety issues
High heat flux performance
Plasma/tritium interactions
Beryllide applications
Beryllium oxide
The focus and objective of BeWS-10 is to disseminate and promote the results of research and technology development in areas relevant to beryllium utilization in nuclear power systems, both fission and fusion. Early registration for BeWS-10 is currently open. For important dates, registration and abstract submission information, please visit the BeWS-10 website www.bews10.com.
About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
IBC is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of rare metals (beryllium) based alloys and related products serving a variety of industries including nuclear energy, automotive, telecommunications and a range of industrial applications. IBC has 80 employees and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with production facilities in Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Additionally, IBC owns prospective beryllium properties in the Western US covering approximately 9,500 hectares. IBC is creating a dynamic global beryllium and advanced alloys company. IBC's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB".
IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
Ian Tootill, Director of Corporate Communications
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Contact Information:
Ian Tootill
Director of Corporate Communications
(604) 685-6263 ext 110
(604) 687-8678 (FAX)
itootill@ibcadvancedalloys.com
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