Der8auer's two-year test finds liquid metal cooling material solidifies

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 2 sources

Liquid metal transfers heat effectively, but chemical reactions with aluminum and copper hurt its long-term performance, according to Wccftech. Tom's Hardware reports that Der8auer used electron microscopy to show gallium in the material becoming solid on copper and nickel-plated coolers, rather than simply drying out over time.

  • Wccftech reports that liquid metal is electrically conductive and difficult to apply.

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