Indium


 * Element Name**: Indium


 * Element Symbol**: In


 * Atomic Mass**: 115 [[image:Indium_Ayana.png width="288" height="384" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 49


 * Protons**: 49


 * Electrons**: 49


 * Discovery**: Ferdinand Reich and Heronymus Theodor Richter discovered indium in 1863


 * How It Was Named**: Named from the bright indigo line in its spectrum


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 156.6° C
 * Boiling Point**: 2,072° C

-Indium is a very soft metal -Silvery, white metal -Bright indigo line in its spectrum (extremely bright!)
 * Characteristics**:

Can be used to make other electrical components, or reflective mirrors.\
 * Uses of Element**:

Indium is as abundant as silver, but it's much easier to recover. It's oxide is transparent to light, but can conduct its own energy. Indium can be found in iron, lead and copper.
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