Atomic Symbol 49 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 49?

The answer is Indium (In). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Indium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Indium Overview

Atomic Symbol

In (Indium)

Description

Rare, very soft, silver-white metal

Sources

Found in certain zinc ores.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

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

Discovery

Discovered By: Ferdinand Reich, T. Richter

Year: 1863

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

49

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

114,818

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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