Indium is a silvery-white metal from the periodic table. It is a very soft and malleable element, and it is often alloyed with other metals to create strong yet flexible materials. Indium is used in liquid crystal displays, light-emitting diodes and solar cells.
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Atomic number | 49 |
Group | IIIA |
Period | 5 |
Mass | 114.818 |
Latin name | Indium |
Electron configuration | [Cd]5p |
Oxidation state | -5, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 |