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Indium

49
In
Indium
114.82

Properties

Symbol:In
Atomic Number:49
Atomic Weight:114.82
Density:7.31 g/cm3
Melting Point:
430K
157°C
314°F
Boiling Point:
2345K
2072°C
3761°F

Electron Shells

2, 8, 18, 18, 3

Indium (In) is a metallic chemical element with atomic number 49. It is a soft metal with a relatively low melting point. The primary industrial use of indium is in LCD displays. The name indium comes from the color indigo which is present in its spectrum.

The most abundant indium isotope is 115In, with 49 protons and 66 neutrons.