Atomic Mass In (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Indium. But how do we know how much does a In atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say In, we can open any periodic table and search for Indium.

In the case of Indium the answer is 114,818. However there is a lot of funny facts about Indium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Indium Overview

In Atomic Mass

114,818

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

In (Indium)

Name Origin

Latin: indicum (color indigo), the color it shows in a spectroscope.

Description

Rare, very soft, silver-white metal

Atomic Number

49

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Ferdinand Reich, T. Richter

Year: 1863

Location: Germany

Uses

Used to coat high speed bearings and as an alloy that lowers the melting point of other metals. Relativly small amounts are used in dental items and in electronic semiconductors.

Sources

Found in certain zinc ores.

Want to learn more details and data about Indium (In)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Indium-In atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]