Thermophysical and structure-sensitive properties of low-temperature ternary liquid metal eutectics

Investigation of thermophysical and structure-sensitive properties of liquid low-temperature ternary metal eutectic alloys are stimulated both by pure academic as well as by applied science. In particular, there exist few reliable experimental data on the electrophysical, transport and surface properties of multicomponent alloys and, therefore, they are often estimated with analytical approaches. In order to prove any theory, experimental results are needed.
The favorable combination of the technical characteristics of Ga-based melts brought about their extensive application as sliding contacts, the working medium of magnetohydrodynamic devices, heat-sensitive elements of liquid-metal thermometers and thermocouples, and the base for conducting magnetic fluids. The GaInSn eutectic alloy is a suitable alternative to mercury since it exhibits an equilibrium melting point of 284 K. Bi-Pb-Sn liquid eutectics are chosen as model substances for experimental