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The Element Indium is defined as...
A soft, malleable, silvery-white metallic element found primarily
in ores of zinc and tin, used as a plating over silver in making
mirrors, in plating aircraft bearings, and in compounds for making
transistors.
What are the origins of the word Indium ?
The name originates from the color Indigo in its atomic spectrum.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Indium
Indium is classified in the 'Other Metals' section which can be
located in groups 13, 14, and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of
these elements are solid, have a relatively high density and are
opaque.
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