Atomization of liquid metal is an essential process in a variety of production methods such
as spray forming or laser sintering. A critical part of all atomization processes is the breakup
of single droplets, also termed secondary atomization. While it has been widely analyzed for
conventional liquids, studies focusing on the influence of the specific properties of liquid
metals remain rare. To identify differences, this work investigates single liquid metal
Galinstan droplets exposed to a shock-induced crossflow by recording the breakup with a …