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Origin / Meaning of the name Indium
The name originates from
the color Indigo in its atomic spectrum.
Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Indium Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States
of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Indium
is classified
in the 'Other Metals' section which can be located in groups 13,
14, and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of these elements are solid,
have a relatively high density and are opaque. Nearly 75%
of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as
metals which are detailed in the
List of Metals.
Facts about the
Discovery &
History of the Indium
Element
Indium was discovered by
Ferdinand Reich and Theodor Richter
in Germany in 1863. Richter isolated the metal in 1867.
History of the Periodic Table
Check out the brief
History of the
Periodic Table which details dates and the names of famous
scientists and chemists who contributed to the development of
the Periodic Table.
Occurrence of the Indium Element
From residues generated
during zinc ore processing / refining
Found in
Iron,
Lead, and
Copper ores
Canada is the leading producer
Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe
3×10-8%
% in Sun 4×10-7%
% in Meteorites 4.4×10-6%
% in Earth's Crust 0.000016%
% in Oceans 1×10-11%
% in Humans N/A
Associated Uses of Indium
Coating of high-speed bearings
Indium-tin-oxide thin films for liquid crystal displays (LCD)
Making mirrors
Making transistors
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