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The theoretical and experimental background of Young's equation for the solid-liquid-vapor contact angle are reviewed and discussed. A recent microgravity liquid phase sintering experiment using a W-Ni alloy provides an opportunity to test the contact angle definition in terms of the surface tensions without the influence of gravity. The resulting configuration can only be described by a force balanced...