Indium

By Alex Bixel

Properties and Uses of Indium

Melting Point: 156.61 degrees Celsius

Boiling point : 2080 degrees Celsius

Lithium is a metal Lithium is solid Is Colored Silvery-White Soft Wets Glass Emits a “scream” when bent

Used in low-melting alloys Used in certain mirrors Used in solders Used in rectifiers that are used in

alternating currents Used in photoconductors Used in germanium transistor

radios

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History and Location of Indium

Indium was discovered in 1863 by two German named Ferdinand Reich and Theodore Richter.

It was identified as a minor component in zinc ores .

Named after the indigo line in its atomic spectrum

Found melted in a type of mirror Found in film coatings on LCDs Found in lower concentration in

many rocks and minerals Found in certain alloys

Theodore Richter Ferdinand Reich

LCD Projector

Indium (to the theme of Oh Christmas Tree)

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

You’re the silver-white element, Indium.

Oh, you’re a soft element,

But you emit a “scream” when bent

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh, solid metal, Indium.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

You’re the silver-white element, Indium.

In 1863, so long ago,

You were found and named after indigo.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh, solid metal, Indium

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium.

You’re the silver-white element, Indium.

Your used in many things, you see,

You’re in film coatings in LCD’s.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh, solid metal, Indium.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

You’re the silver-white element, Indium.

You’re a component in zinc ores,

And you’re used in special types of mirrors.

Oh, Indium,

Oh, Indium,

Oh solid metal, Indium

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