Element | Indium

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Indium is a soft, malleable metal used in thin films and as indium tin oxide for transparent conductive coatings.

Properties of Indium | It wets glass, has low melting point and forms useful alloys and intermetallics for electronics.

Uses of Indium | Recovered as a byproduct of zinc and lead refining, indium is used in displays, solders and semiconductor applications.

Isotopes of Indium | Stable isotope In 115 predominates; indium compounds are handled with standard industrial precautions.