Indium(In)

MetalsTek Engineering is a leading supplier of Indium products. We offer competitive pricing and excellent lead times on all our materials, such as indium ingot and indium wire, and we’re capable of supplying custom materials per any specs/drawings you provide.

Overview

Indium, a rare silvery-white metal, boasts exceptional flexibility and a radiant sheen. This metal’s flawless single-crystal structure, free from pores, finds versatile applications. It’s extensively utilized in electronic industries for ITO film. It serves as a solder, is a sealing element in low-temperature and vacuum environments, and plays crucial roles as a soluble anode and in controlling nuclear reactor bars.

Over half of the global tin supply finds use in soldering applications. Additionally, its corrosion-resistant properties make it an ideal protective coating for steel. Tin-plated metal, recognized for its ability to withstand corrosion, is extensively employed in food packaging, notably in tin cans.

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Malleability and Ductility: Indium is highly malleable and ductile, allowing it to be easily shaped into thin sheets and drawn into wires. It can be pressed, rolled, and formed without fracturing.
Low Melting Point:Indium's melting point is relatively low compared to other metals, making it valuable in alloys used in low-temperature applications, including solders and fusible alloys.
Electrical Conductivity: Indium exhibits good electrical conductivity, making it essential in manufacturing transparent conductive films used in electronic devices, LCD screens, touchscreens, and solar panels.
Alloying Agent: Indium is often alloyed with other metals like gallium and tin to create alloys with specialized properties. Indium alloys are used in various applications, including bearings, low-temperature solders, and dental materials.
Soldering Applications:Its low melting point and ability to bond well with various materials make indium an excellent choice for solders used in electronics, semiconductors, and precision instruments.
Thin Film Technology: Indium compounds and thin films are utilized in the production of photovoltaic cells, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies due to their unique optical and electrical properties.
Medical Applications: Indium compounds are used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.

MetalsTek Supplies:

Indium Metal

Indium Ingot (In Ingot), Indium Foil, Indium Wire, Indium Metal Powder, Nano Indium Powder.

Purity: >99%

Indium Alloys

Copper Indium Alloy Powder.

Purity: >99%

Indium Compounds & Catalysts

Indium Antimonide (InSb), Indium Nitride Powder, Nano Indium Oxide Powder, Nano Indium Tin Oxide Powder, Nano Indium Hydroxide Powder, Indium Arsenide (InAs), Indium Arsenide (InAs), Indium Sulfide (In2S3) Powder, Indium Hydroxide Powder, Indium(III) Selenide (In2Se3) Powder, Indium (III) Bromide Powder, Indium (III) Bromide Powder, InBr3 Powder, Indium(I) Iodide, Indium acetylacetonate.

Purity: >99%

Evaporation Materials

Indium (In), Copper Indium (Cu/In), Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (InGaZnOx), Indium Iron Oxide (InFe2O4), Indium Oxide (In2O3), Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), Indium Zinc Oxide (IZO), Indium Sulfide (In2S3), Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS), Copper Indium Selenide (CIS), Indium Selenide (In2Se3), Indium Telluride (In2Te3) Evaporation Materials

Purity: 99%

Other Indium Products

Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) Sputtering Targets, Indium Antimonide Wafer, Indium Phosphide Wafer, ITO Coated Glass, In2Se3 Crystal

Indium Properties

Phase At STP	Solid	Thermal Expansion	32.1 µm/(m⋅K) (25°C)
Melting Point	429.7 K (156.6°C/313.9°F)	Thermal Conductivity	81.8 W/(m⋅K)
Boiling Point	2345 K (2,072°C/3,762°F)	Electrical Resistivity	83.7 nΩ⋅m (20 °C)
Density (Near R.T.)	7.31 g/cm³	Magnetic Ordering	diamagnetic
Triple Point	429.7445 K, ~1 kPa	Young'S Modulus	11 GPa
Heat Of Fusion	3.281 kJ/mol	Mohs Hardness	1.2
Heat Of Vaporization	231.8 kJ/mol	Brinell Hardness	8.8–10.0 MPa
Molar Heat Capacity	26.74 J/(mol·K)	Cas Number	7440-74-6

Applications

Indium’s diverse applications span various industries due to its unique properties:

Electronics: Indium is crucial in electronic manufacturing, particularly in creating Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) films for touchscreens, LCDs, and solar panels due to its transparent and conductive nature.
Soldering:Its low melting point makes it ideal for solders in electronics, ensuring strong bonds without damaging sensitive components.
Sealing and Vacuum Applications:Indium's malleability and resistance to corrosion make it valuable for creating hermetic seals in low-temperature and vacuum environments, vital in aerospace and high-tech industries.
Solar Energy:Indium-based materials contribute to the production of photovoltaic cells and solar panels, enhancing their efficiency and conductivity.
Nuclear Reactors:Indium serves in controlling nuclear reactions, including as a neutron-absorbing material in control rods for regulating nuclear reactors.
Medical Technology: In nuclear medicine, indium compounds are used for imaging and therapy, aiding in diagnostic and treatment processes.
Alloys and Bearings: Indium alloys with other metals, such as gallium and tin, provide specific mechanical properties and are utilized in various applications, including bearings and low-temperature solders.

Indium’s versatility across electronics, renewable energy, aerospace, healthcare, and metallurgy underscores its significance in cutting-edge technology and manufacturing.

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