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    Indium

    Post Transition

    Atomic Number: 49 • Atomic Mass: 114.8200 u • Period: 5 • Group: 13

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p¹
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.78
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    Overview

    Indium is the chemical element with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It belongs to the Post Transition group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:In
    • Atomic Number:49
    • Atomic Mass:114.8200 u
    • Group:13
    • Period:5
    • Category:Post Transition
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.78 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Makes a 'crying' sound when bent

    Fun Fact #2

    Named for its indigo blue spectral line

    Common Uses

    • Touch screens
    • Solar panels
    • Semiconductors