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The Coulomb dissociation of highly charged metal clusters is investiga
ted. The analogy with a classical conducting liquid drop is discussed
and predictions are given. Coincidence data from recent experiments on
the fragmentation of such highly charged metal clusters formed in col
lisions with multicharged ions are shown. Multi-emission of light char
ged clusters is well identified.