Description

Indium is a relatively rare metal that possesses unique properties. It is soft, malleable, and easily fusible, with a low melting point of 156.6 degrees Celsius (313.9 degrees Fahrenheit). Indium is also a good conductor of electricity and has a high coefficient of thermal expansion. These characteristics make it useful in a variety of applications.

Pure indium is commonly used in the electronics industry, particularly for the production of semiconductors and transparent conductive coatings. It is also used in the manufacturing of solders, thermal interface materials, and certain alloys. Indium’s ability to wet to a variety of materials, including glass, makes it valuable for creating hermetic seals in vacuum applications.