Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the liquid metal industry. Core Insights - Liquid metals possess significant advantages over traditional metal materials, including high strength, hardness, wear resistance, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them suitable for applications in electronics, healthcare, wearable devices, and flexible robotics. However, the industry faces technological bottlenecks in material and packaging, hindering clear industrial application trends [2][5][19]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - Liquid metals are defined as metals or metal alloys with melting points below or near room temperature, exhibiting unique properties such as low melting points, high conductivity, and good flowability, applicable in various fields including consumer electronics, aerospace, and biomedical [6][7]. Raw Materials - High-purity gallium is the primary raw material for gallium-based liquid metals, with China leading globally in gallium resource reserves and production, providing a cost advantage and a foundation for technological innovation in the liquid metal industry [3]. Applications - The primary industrial application of liquid metals is in high-end chip cooling, where they serve as thermal interface materials (TIMs) due to their superior thermal conductivity and flowability. Other potential applications, such as hydrogen production, 3D printing, and flexible robotics, are still in the experimental stage and have not yet achieved commercialization [4][27][33]. Industrial Bottlenecks - The main bottlenecks in the industrial application of liquid metals are found in material and packaging dimensions. Material challenges arise from impurities in high-purity gallium, which complicate the material system and hinder predictability in modifications. Packaging issues stem from the complex solid-liquid phase transitions and the strong flowability and surface tension of liquid metals, leading to compatibility, design, and cost challenges [5][57]. Production Processes - The production of liquid metal components typically involves vacuum die casting, which offers advantages such as low cost, high complexity, and minimal waste compared to traditional metal processing methods. The process includes low-temperature melting and die casting to achieve precise shapes and properties [20][26]. Future Prospects - Liquid metals have vast potential in flexible electronics and robotics due to their unique properties, but significant technical challenges remain before widespread commercialization can occur. Continued research and development are necessary to overcome these challenges and enhance the feasibility of liquid metal applications [40][49].