34 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS Proc. Analyt. Div. Chem. SOC. Conferences and Meetings ’ Recent Trends in Inorganic Analysis March 19-21, 1975, Sart-Tilman, Belgium The Bulletin des SociCtCs Chimiques Belges is sponsoring an International Symposium on Recent Trends in Inorganic Analysis at the University of Liege, Sart-Tilman, Belgium, organised by the Analytical Sections of the Vlaamse Chemische Vereniging and the SociCtC Chimique de Belge.The following ten Plenary Lectures will be given : G. Blaise (UniversitC Paris-Sud) : “Surface Analysis by Secondary Ionic Emission. ” J. L. de Vries (Philips, Eindhoven): “X-ray Absorption and Emission.’’ G. G. Guilbault (Technical University of Denmark) : “Ion-selective Electrodes. ” J. Hoste (Instituut voor Nucleaire Weten- schappen, Gent) : “Some Modern Aspects of Neutron Activation Analysis.” A.S. Kertes (Hebrew University of Jerusa- lem) : “Chemistry of Solvent Extraction Processes : Analytical Applications.” . lJanuary, 1975 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 35 I. M. Kolthoff (University of Minnesota) : “Effect of Hydrogen Bonding on Acid - Base Equilibria in Non-aqueous Solvents.” K. Laqua (Inst. fur Spektrochemie und Angew.Spektroskopie, Dortmund) : “Optical Emission Spectrochemical Analy- sis. ” G. H. Morrison (Cornell University) : “Spark Source Mass Spectrometry. R. A. Osteryoung (Colorado State University) : “Analytical Electrochemistry.” T. S. West (Imperial College, London): “Atomic Spectrometry for Chemical Analy- sis (ASCA).” Research papers on related topics are in- vited.Additional information can be obtained from H. Thun, Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry, J. Plateaustraat 22, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. Original Papers in Pharmaceutical Analysis June, 1975 It is proposed to hold a meeting of the Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group for presen- tation of short original papers on pharmaceu- tical analysis in early June, 1975 (probably on Thursday, June 5th) a t a venue to be decided.Members are asked to indicate their intention to participate with a contribution as soon as possible so that the meeting can be confirmed in the light of the response. It would be helpful if a brief summary of the contribution to be read were sent to: The Secretariat Office, Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group, 17 Bloomsbury Square, London, WClA 2NN, not later than March 30th, 1975.ASTM Symposium on Flameless and Cold Vapour Atomic Absorption June 22-28, 1975, Montreal, Canada This Symposium will be held during the 78th Annual Meeting of the ASTM in Montreal and is sponsored by the ASTM Committees E-3 on Chemical Analysis of Metals, E-2 on Emission Spectroscopy and E-16 on Sampling and Analysis of Metal Bearing Ores and Related Materials.Papers are invited and should relate to experiences with or specific applications of flameless atomic absorption in the ultra-trace determination of elements in the analysis of raw materials, in metal production or in environmental studies. Further details can be obtained from Om P. Bhargava, The Steel Company of Canada Ltd., Chemical Laboratory, Wilcox Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.NMR Spectroscopy July 6-11, 1975, St. Andrews, Scotland An International Meeting on NMR Spectro- scopy is being organised by The Chemical Society, and six consecutive symposia will cover: (1) Recent applications of lSC and other nuclei studies to chemical problems; (2) NMR studies of oriented molecules; (3) NMR studies of solids; (4) Correlation and Fourier spectroscopy; (5) Applications of NMR to biological ’systems; (6) Theoretical aspects of NMR.Contributed papers are invited, and titles +25-word synopses should be sent to Prof. E. W. Randall, Chemistry Department, Queen Mary College, Mile End Road, London, El 4NS, not later than February 1st. Further details can be obtained from Dr. J. F. Gibson, The Chemical Society, Burlington House, London, W1V OBN.Fifth International Conference on Atomic Spectroscopy August 25-29, 1975, Melbourne, Australia This Conference will be held at Monash Uni- versity, Clayton, Melbourne, and the fields covered will include atomic emission, absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, with particular emphasis on the application of these techniques to analytical chemistry.There will be an exhibition of scientific equipment of interest to atomic spectroscopists and technical visits to the CSIRO Division of Chemical Physics and to Varian Techtron Pty. Ltd . The following Plenary Lectures will be presented : “Spectroscopic studies on the state of equilibrium in flame gases,” by A. G. Gaydon (U.K.) ; “The line-profile factor in atomic- absorption spectroscopy,” by P.Hannaford (Australia) ; “Atom formation processes in analytical flames,” by G. M. Hieftje (U.S.A.); “Glow discharges-a means to complete and universal spedtrochemical analysis,” by K. Laqua (German Federal Republic) ; “The possi- bility of local sensing of physical parameters in flames,” by N. Omenetto (Italy) ; “Flameless atomic spectroscopy-a quantum jump in investigating the environment,” by D.A. Segar (U.K./U.S.A.) ; “The emission of optical radi- ation arising from low-energy ion - atom and36 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS Proc. Analyt. Div. Chem. SOC. ion - surface collisions,” by N. H. Tolk (U.S.A.) ; and “Application of the Zeeman effect to atomic-absorption spectroscopy,” by K. Yasuda Further details can be obtained from Dr. J.B. Willis, Secretary, Fifth International Conference on Atomic Spectroscopy, Box 160, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 3168. Those definitely planning to attend the Conference should contact Cadogan Travel Ltd., 159 Sloane Street, London, S.W.l., directly in order to make the necessary travel arrange- ments. (Japan) - Determination of Halogens in Organic Compounds September, 1975 The Microchemical Methods Group is planning a meeting, to be held in London, probably in September, 1975, on the above subject, possibly in the form of an extended Discussion Meeting.Contributions, both long (30 min) and short (5-10 min), are invited from analysts who have developed new or modified methods, who have overcome problems, or who have en- countered insurmountable problems.Correspondence should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary of the Group, Mr. P. R. W. Baker, Chemical Research Laboratory, Well- come Research Laboratories, Langley Court, Beckenham, Kent. Liquid Scintillation Counting Sefitember 16-19, 1975, The Assembly Rooms, Bath The Radiochemical Methods Group is organising an International Symposium on Liquid Scin- tillation Counting, to be held in Bath in Sep- tember. Conference Themes .- The principal themes will be devoted to : Scintillation Processes ; Recent Advances in Sample Preparation ; Radio- immunoassay ; Errors in Liquid Scintillation Counting.The meeting will be preceded by a “Teach-in” given by Dr. Ayrey, Queen Elizabeth College, and Mr. Sutton of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.Exhibition .- As on previous occasions, the meeting will be supported by an extensive exhibition of liquid scintillation counters and related equipment. Accommodation .- Accommodation will be available a t Bath University. Special trans- port arrangements have been made between the University and the Bath Assembly Rooms. Lunch, tea and coffee will be available at the Assembly Rooms.A full Ladies and Social Programme has been arranged, including Receptions and Conference Dinner. If you wish to be kept informed of arrange- ments and to receive application forms please write to : The Secretary, Analytical Division, The Chemical Society, 9/10 Savile Row, London, W1X IAF. Analytical Chemistry: A Means to Environ- mental Quality Management November 30-December 5, 1975, Mexico City The Analytical Chemistry Division of The Chemical Institute of Canada, the Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry Divisions of the American Chemical Society and the Analytical Chemistry Division of the Mexican Chemical Society are jointly co- sponsoring a session at the First North Ameri- can Chemical Conference devoted to the theme “Analytical Chemistry : A Means to Environ- mental Quality Management.” Original contributions are invited in the fields of analytical organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, biology and the related environmental chemistry and instru- mentation.The closing date for abstracts of 200 words or less is May 15th, 1975. Com- plete manuscripts will be required by October 15th. For information and special forms for sub- mission of abstracts, write to: Dr. s. Barabas, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, P.O. Box 5050, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7R 4A6.