Crystal Structure of Indium (In) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Indium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of In?

In the case of Indium the crystalline structure is Tetragonal. There is a lot of cool facts about Indium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Indium Overview

Indium Crystal Structure

Tetragonal

Atomic Number

49

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

114,818

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Description

Rare, very soft, silver-white metal

Atomic Symbol

In

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Ferdinand Reich, T. Richter
Year: 1863
Location: Germany

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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