Name:
Indium
Symbol:
In
Atomic Number:
49
Atomic Mass:
114.82
Atomic Volume:
15.76 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Reich and Richter
Discovery Date:
1863
Origin of Name:
Indium - from its bright indigo spectral line
Toxicity:
Metallic indium is apparently not toxic. No data on poisoning or diseases caused by compounds. Indium compounds stimulate hair growth.
Summary:
Not found free in nature. Indium makes a high-pitched cry when bent. Used in the semiconductor industry in transistors and photoconductors.
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