Group Number of Indium ☢️ (& Uses, Sources ... rev. 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Indium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of In?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say In, we can open any periodic table and search for Indium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Indium the group number is 13. However there is a lot of funny facts about Indium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Indium Overview

Indium Group Number

13

Atomic Number

49

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

114,818

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

In

Name Origin

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

Description

Rare, very soft, silver-white metal

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.

Video

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