Surface Tension

Abstract This chapter discusses theoretical equations and models for analysing the surface tension of metallic liquids. It covers semi-empirical equations for the surface tension of liquid metallic elements; equations for the surface tension in terms of new dimensionless parameters; and temperature coefficients of the surface tension of liquid metallic elements. It also provides an assessment of surface tension models. It then looks at adsorption of solutes on liquid metallic surfaces; equations for the surface tension of binary liquid mixtures; methods of surface tension measurement; and experimental data for the surface tension of liquid metallic elements.