Capillary Condensation of Phase Separated Liquid 3He-4He Mixtures in Aerogel

Author: Golov A.   Porto J.V.   Parpia J.M.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0022-2291

Source: Journal of Low Temperature Physics, Vol.110, Iss.1-2, 1998-01, pp. : 591-596

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Abstract

We have studied details of the phase separation of 3He-4He mixtures in aerogel for 4He concentrations between 13 - 36% and at pressures of 0 and 22 bar. Simultaneous measurements of the 4He concentration (measured with a parallel-plate capacitor) and of the tortuosity of the 4He-rich phase (using the period of the torsional oscillator) provide evidence for the diversity of configurations of the 3He-4He interface as a consequence of capillary condensation. Thus, for the same 4He content within the aerogel, the 4He-rich phase can have different interconnectivities determined by preparation history.

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