Atomic Number 49 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 49 as atomic number?

The answer is Indium and there is so much cool stuff about Indium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Indium Overview

Atomic Number

49

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Description

Rare, very soft, silver-white metal

Atomic Symbol

In (Indium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Ferdinand Reich, T. Richter

Year: 1863

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in certain zinc ores.

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.

Atomic Mass

114,818

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Name Origin

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

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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