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Competence Centre for Energetic Materials, <strong>KCEM</strong><br />
in co-operation <strong>with</strong><br />
The Swedish Section for Detonics and Combustion<br />
affiliated <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> Combustion Institute<br />
Competence Center Energetic Material The Swedish Section for Detonics and<br />
Combustion<br />
Managing Director Chairman<br />
Mr Erik Nilsson Mr Ola Listh<br />
<strong>KCEM</strong> FOI<br />
Gammelbackavägen 6<br />
SE-172 90 Stockholm, Sweden<br />
SE-691 51 Karlskoga, Sweden<br />
First Circular, November 2003<br />
THIRTEENTH<br />
JAN HANSSON SYMPOSIUM<br />
on<br />
CHEMICAL PROBLEMS CONNECTED WITH<br />
THE STABILITY OF EXPLOSIVES<br />
E-mail: erik.nilsson@kcem.se E-mail: erik.nilsson@kcem.se<br />
Tel +46 586 847 41 Tel +46 8 5550 3510<br />
Fax +46 586 84749 Fax +46 8 5550 3075<br />
at<br />
Bäckaskog Castle, Kristianstad, Sweden, 6-10 June 2004<br />
Preliminary registration<br />
and<br />
Call for Papers<br />
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THIRTEENTH JAN HANSSON SYMPOSIUM<br />
on<br />
CHEMICAL PROBLEMS CONNECTED WITH THE STABILITY OF EXPLOSIVES<br />
♦<br />
The conference series “International Symposium on Chemical Problems Connected <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Stability <strong>of</strong> Explosives” started in 1967. Under <strong>the</strong> leadership <strong>of</strong> Dr Jan Hansson and <strong>the</strong><br />
Swedish Section for Detonics and Combustion, <strong>the</strong> conference series turned out to be an<br />
internationally esteemed and exclusive forum for presenting recent R&D results and for<br />
discussing all kinds <strong>of</strong> <strong>stability</strong>-related issues. Shortly before <strong>the</strong> 12 th symposium, Dr Hansson<br />
died at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 81.<br />
We are very happy to announce <strong>the</strong> continuation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> conferences, now organised by <strong>the</strong><br />
Competence Centre for Energetic Materials (<strong>KCEM</strong>) in co-operation <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> Swedish Section<br />
for Detonics and Combustion. <strong>KCEM</strong> is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organisation for promoting <strong>the</strong> knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> energetic materials. More information is available at www.kcem.se.<br />
The Thirteenth Symposium will, like all <strong>the</strong> preceding symposia, deal <strong>with</strong> different <strong>the</strong>mes<br />
<strong>connected</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>chemical</strong> properties <strong>of</strong> all types <strong>of</strong> energetic materials:<br />
Chemical reactivity <strong>of</strong> energetic materials - reaction mechanisms, reaction rates,<br />
activation energy, <strong>the</strong>rmochemistry, and influence <strong>of</strong> isomers, impurities, phase<br />
transitions, fractoemission <strong>of</strong> electrons, etc.:<br />
Stability tests - <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> different chromatographic, spectrometric and <strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
methods, e.g. microcalorimetry, DSC, chemiluminescence, etc.:<br />
Evaluation <strong>of</strong> test results - interpretation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> results, foundation <strong>of</strong> true<br />
<strong>stability</strong> criteria, standardisation <strong>of</strong> tests, estimation <strong>of</strong> stable shelf life, evaluation<br />
<strong>of</strong> test methods.<br />
Papers on <strong>the</strong> following subject will also be most welcome:<br />
Stability <strong>of</strong> new energetic materials – <strong>stability</strong> testing, shelf life assessment, etc.<br />
concerning LOVA propellants and insensitive munitions.<br />
The reason for arranging <strong>the</strong>se symposia has always been to bring scientists toge<strong>the</strong>r for <strong>the</strong><br />
exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas and information. One session will – as was <strong>the</strong> case at <strong>the</strong> last symposium -<br />
be dedicated to a round table discussion on a subject <strong>of</strong> your choice. There will also be<br />
adequate time for informal discussions <strong>with</strong> your colleagues from o<strong>the</strong>r countries after<br />
scheduled sessions.<br />
Symposium dates<br />
6-10 June 2004, starting <strong>with</strong> a buffet at 18:00 – 21:00 hours on Sunday evening and ending<br />
<strong>with</strong> breakfast on Thursday morning.<br />
Location<br />
Bäckaskog Castle is located in sou<strong>the</strong>rn Sweden east <strong>of</strong> Kristianstad, <strong>the</strong> nearby city.<br />
The castle originates from 1250 when a monastery was built. The province <strong>of</strong> Scania, in which<br />
Bäckaskog is situated, belonged at that time to Denmark. In 1584 it was turned into a fortress.<br />
Later, in <strong>the</strong> 1800s <strong>the</strong> Swedish King Karl XV made Bäckaskog Castle his favourite country<br />
retreat. More information is available at www.backaskogslott.se. The closest international
airport is Kastrup at Copenhagen. From this airport <strong>the</strong>re are frequent train connections to<br />
Kristianstad (about 90 minutes) crossing <strong>the</strong> Sound between Denmark and Sweden on <strong>the</strong><br />
“Öresund Bridge”. From <strong>the</strong>re you can take a taxi to Bäckaskog (20 minutes). By car you will<br />
reach Bäckaskog on road E 22 about 10 km east <strong>of</strong> Kristianstad. Fur<strong>the</strong>r information will be<br />
included in <strong>the</strong> next circular.<br />
Preliminary registration<br />
Preliminary registrations are welcome as soon as possible. The number <strong>of</strong> participants is, as<br />
usual, limited. The registration fee is SEK 5000 (excl. VAT), SEK 6250 (incl VAT). A second<br />
circular will be sent to all preliminary registrants toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>with</strong> an invoice.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r information<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r information will be available in <strong>the</strong> second circular. Abstracts and <strong>the</strong> symposium<br />
programme will be sent out to all registrants before <strong>the</strong> conference. A spouses´ programme will<br />
be arranged.<br />
Lectures<br />
Participants are invited to present lectures <strong>of</strong> about 20 minutes length. Abstracts should be<br />
submitted no later than March 31, 2004, so that <strong>the</strong>y can be printed and sent out before <strong>the</strong><br />
conference. Special information on manuscripts will be distributed to <strong>the</strong> authors <strong>of</strong> accepted<br />
papers.<br />
Languages<br />
The conference language will be English.<br />
Accommodation<br />
Block reservations have been made at Bäckaskog Castle. All rooms have bathroom,<br />
telephone, and TV.<br />
Single room SEK 7215 (VAT incl.) or SEK 6130 (VAT excl.)<br />
Double room SEK 6310 (VAT incl.) per person or SEK 5320 (VAT excl.)<br />
The lodging (including VAT) is paid directly to <strong>the</strong> hotel when leaving. Any possible VAT<br />
relief has to be handled <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> customs <strong>of</strong>ficials when leaving Europe, and not <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> hotel.<br />
All participants will stay at Bäckaskog Castle. Accompanying family members pay SEK 2770<br />
(VAT incl.).<br />
Correspondence<br />
Correspondence concerning <strong>the</strong> symposium should be sent to Dr Klas Nyberg, <strong>KCEM</strong> AB,<br />
Gammelbackavägen 6, SE-691 51 KARLSKOGA, Sweden, Fax +46 586 84749, E-mail<br />
klas.nyberg@kcem.se or to Dr. Stig Johansson, Johan Skyttes väg 18, SE-554 48 JÖNKÖPING,<br />
Sweden, Fax +46 36 16 37 34, E-mail srj@telia.com .
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS<br />
Since 1955 The Section for Detonics and Combustion has published 34 volumes <strong>of</strong> conference<br />
proceedings. The following titles are still available. Postage and handling cost will be added to <strong>the</strong><br />
proceedings price.<br />
Publication No. Price SEK<br />
2. Reaktionskinetik för explosivämnen (Reaction Kinetics <strong>of</strong> Explosives),<br />
1957 50<br />
3. Sprängämnens verkan på fasta kroppar (The Effect <strong>of</strong> Explosives on<br />
Solid Bodies), 1959 50<br />
6. Andrejevs Vortrage 1961: Thermische Zerfall, Verbrennung und<br />
Empfindlichkeit von Explosivst<strong>of</strong>fen. Gratis<br />
7. Drivmedelsfrågor (Problems Connected <strong>with</strong> Propellants), 1961 50<br />
Chemical Problems Connected <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> Stability <strong>of</strong> Explosives. ISSN 0348-7180:<br />
15. Volume 3, 1973 200<br />
18. Volume 4, 1976 200<br />
20. Volume 5, 1979 250<br />
22. Volume 6, 1982 300<br />
24. Volume 7, 1985 300<br />
26. Volume 8, 1988 400<br />
29. Volume 9, 1992 450<br />
31. Volume 10, 1995 550<br />
34. Volume 11, 1998 550<br />
Proceedings from Pyroteknikdagen (Pyrotechnics Day). ISSN 0348-6613:<br />
14. Volume 2, 1971 100<br />
21. Volume 6, 1980 150<br />
25. Volume 8, 1986 250<br />
27. Volume 9, 1990 300<br />
International Disposal Conference. ISSN 1404-0220:<br />
32. Volume 1, 1997 200<br />
35. Volume 2, 2000 (to be printed)<br />
28. Proceedings from <strong>the</strong> 16th International Pyrotechnics Seminar,<br />
Jönköping, Sweden, 1991. 865<br />
30. Proceedings <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> joint meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> French, Italian, and<br />
Swedish Sections <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Combustion Institute, Capri, 1992. 300<br />
33. Survey <strong>of</strong> Combustion Research in Sweden, Go<strong>the</strong>nburg, 1998 250<br />
Please order from: Mr Björn Söderberg Tel +46 31 93 99 13<br />
Nammo LIAB AB E-mail: bsoderberg@swipnet.se<br />
Box 154<br />
SE-711 23 LINDESBERG, SWEDEN<br />
Bank: Nordea P.O.Box 605, SE-551 18 JÖNKÖPING, Sweden<br />
Account No: 3021-20-66064
Competence Centre for Energetic Materials<br />
in co-operation <strong>with</strong><br />
The Swedish Section for Detonics and Combustion<br />
affiliated <strong>with</strong> The Combustion Institute<br />
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM<br />
13 th JAN HANSSON SYMPOSIUM<br />
on<br />
CHEMICAL PROBLEMS CONNECTED WITH THE STABILITY OF<br />
EXPLOSIVES<br />
Bäckaskog Castle, Kristianstad, Sweden, 6 - 10 June, 2004<br />
This is <strong>the</strong> first circular for <strong>the</strong> symposium, and you are welcome to participate and hopefully<br />
present a paper at <strong>the</strong> meeting. If it is too early to give a definite title, please give, in any case, a<br />
general definition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> subject <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> paper.<br />
Please submit this form to:<br />
Dr Klas Nyberg, <strong>KCEM</strong>, Gammelbackav. 6, SE-691 51 Karlskoga, Sweden<br />
Fax: +46 586 84749. E-mail: klas.nyberg@kcem.se<br />
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