This volume investigates the criteria required for developing truly predictive models for the thermophysical properties of metallic liquids. Authors Takamichi Iida and Roderick I.L. Guthrie utilize a rigorous statistical framework to evaluate the validity of existing theoretical models. By assessing these methodologies, the authors establish a basis for predicting values for elemental metallic liquids where experimental data is currently unavailable.

Experts recognize this volume as a specialized reference for researchers in materials science and metallurgy. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose and the specific utility of the provided predictive models for filling gaps in empirical data.