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Liquid metal doesn't damage copper—it just causes a thin coating. It attacks aluminum instead. If the surface isn't fully flat or solid and you skip a foam barrier, gallium might seep into the copper, forming hardened layers of indium and tin that disrupt heat flow and affect temperatures. On my Vega 64 heatsink, I used an LM with copper and it worked fine (no problems). With my MSI throttlebook model, copper heatsink performed well too—just required some adjustments to slow down gallium absorption and prevent indium hardening.
The text explains how gallium interacts with other metals, particularly aluminum and copper, highlighting its unique behavior compared to corrosion. It discusses the challenges of diffusion and oxidation, especially under heat and oxygen exposure. The author suggests practical methods to manage these effects, such as applying a protective coating or using specific treatments. They also mention personal experimentation with liquid metal and recommend consulting specialized resources for further guidance.
didn't read afterward just press control plus F in the Wikipedia page and type: Gallium is corrosive to all metals except tungsten and tantalum it will lead you to the point where it states exactly that word for word. Adjust and practically speaking reacting is the same as corroding since after a reaction the initial elements are not the same but form new elements with different properties. edit2: and you keep disregarding the physical proof (in the form of images and people sharing their concerns) I shared.
Liquid metal isn't actually gallium. That's a fact from a wiki article. Anyone can modify a wiki page just to share their knowledge. Understanding the difference between a reaction and corrosion is important in chemistry. It's not mature enough for someone who hasn't worked with copper heatsinks or IHS components for years, and I really doubt you do. Could you explain why your three liquid metal heatsinks and IHS haven’t turned into dust, and why your temperatures stayed stable for over six months? I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
What is being asked? You seem to be repeating confusion about several points. Please clarify the question so I can address it accurately.
This question seems a bit unclear. From what I understand, the answer is straightforward: corrosion doesn't always show up right away. Other elements like material purity, density, surface flatness, temperature, liquid metal amount, and pressure can influence how quickly it happens. You might need to check again after a year, and even then, it's hard to tell if corrosion is present if it's not severe.