High-purity indium · 4N–6N

High-Purity Indium Foil & Sheet

High-purity indium foil and sheet from 99.99% to 99.9999%, available in custom thicknesses down to 0.05 mm. MetalsTek supports custom-cut sheets, foils, strips, discs, and drawing-based parts for thermal management, sealing, electronics, semiconductor, and research applications.
99.99%–99.9999%Down to 0.05 mmCustom-cut parts
High-purity indium foil sheet with individual protective packaging
High-purity indium foil · individual protective packaging

Indium Foil, Sheet, Ribbon & Disc

MaterialIndium · CAS 7440-74-6
Purity99.99%–99.9999% (4N–6N)
PropertiesSilvery · 7.31 g/cm³ · 156.6°C melting point
Available Size0.05–5.00 mm thickness · custom length and width
Custom FormsSheet, foil, ribbon, strip, disc, ring, drawing-based part
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Confirm the selected purity, thickness, finished dimensions, tolerances and packaging together. The listed range does not imply every grade and size combination is held in stock; the sample CoA is a reference, not a certificate for a new batch.

Description

Indium sheet and foil are widely used where softness, ductility, low melting temperature, and reliable surface conformity are required. Typical applications include thermal interfaces, cryogenic and vacuum sealing, low-temperature bonding, semiconductor assemblies, and research applications.

MetalsTek supplies high-purity indium sheet and foil from 99.99% to 99.9999%, with custom thicknesses down to 0.05 mm. Custom dimensions, strips, discs, rings, and drawing-based parts are available for both prototype and batch production.

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Ultra-Thin Indium Foil & Custom Processing

Indium is extremely soft, ductile, and prone to adhesion during processing. These characteristics become increasingly important when manufacturing ultra-thin foil and precision-cut parts.

MetalsTek manufactures indium foil down to 0.05 mm (50 µm) and supports custom dimensions and drawing-based parts. For demanding batch orders, dedicated tooling can be developed where required to improve dimensional repeatability, edge condition, and handling consistency.

* 0.05 mm Minimum Thickness
* Custom Dimensions
* Dedicated Tooling Available
* Batch Production Capability

The published 0.05 mm custom-sheet project documents dedicated tooling and individual packaging. New dimensions and acceptance limits require drawing review.

Applications

Six application areas where high-purity indium foil, sheet, and custom-cut parts deliver practical engineering value.

01

Thermal Interface Materials

Soft indium foil conforms to microscopic surface irregularities and helps reduce thermal contact resistance between heat sources and cooling hardware. It is used between power modules, CPUs, LEDs, vacuum components, and heat sinks where reliable heat transfer, low clamping force, and clean installation are important.

02

Cryogenic & Vacuum Sealing

Indium remains ductile at very low temperatures and can form dependable seals against polished metal, glass, or ceramic surfaces. Custom foils, strips, rings, and gaskets are used in cryogenic instruments, vacuum chambers, superconducting systems, sensors, and laboratory assemblies requiring assembly-specific seal design and leak testing.

03

Semiconductor & Electronics

High-purity indium sheet and foil support precision electronic and semiconductor assemblies that require controlled thickness, clean surfaces, and reliable conformity. Typical uses include die attach, package sealing, sensor integration, optical components, test fixtures, and specialty devices where contamination control and dimensional repeatability matter.

04

Soldering & Bonding

Indium’s low melting point makes it useful for low-temperature soldering, dissimilar-material joining, and bonding temperature-sensitive components. Foil preforms can be custom cut to simplify placement, improve solder-volume control, and support repeatable assembly in electronics, optics, and research equipment.

05

Thin-Film Deposition

Indium foil and sheet can serve as source material for thermal evaporation and other thin-film research processes. Purity, dimensions, surface condition, and packaging can be specified for deposition systems used in semiconductor, optical, photovoltaic, display, and materials-development applications.

06

Research & Custom Engineering

MetalsTek supplies custom-cut indium sheets, discs, strips, rings, and drawing-based parts for laboratories, prototype programs, and specialized engineering projects. Thickness, purity, dimensions, tolerances, quantity, surface handling, and individual packaging can be reviewed together to match experimental and production requirements.

Application suitability depends on surface preparation, mating materials, compression, operating conditions and assembly validation. Melting point is a material property, not a continuous service-temperature rating.

Product-Specific Packaging for Indium

Individual Protection for Ultra-Thin Indium Foil

Soft indium can deform, adhere, or pick up surface marks during handling. MetalsTek uses product-specific protective packaging for ultra-thin sheets and drawing-based parts, helping preserve flatness, separation, and surface condition from production through international delivery.

  • Independent protective pouches for each part
  • Reduced contact, adhesion, and handling damage
  • Clear batch organization for export delivery
Individually packaged custom indium sheet batch
Individual protective pouches for ultra-thin indium foil
Individually packaged custom indium sheet batch

Engineering Resources

6,000 Custom 0.05 mm Indium Sheets Delivered to Spain

6,000 Custom 0.05 mm Indium Sheets Delivered to Spain

Published project covering dedicated tooling, batch production and individual protective packaging.

China Dual-Use Export Licensing for Advanced Materials

China Dual-Use Export Licensing for Advanced Materials

Buyer guidance on product screening, end-use documentation and shipment-specific review.

International Supply & Export Support

MetalsTek supports international delivery of China-origin indium products. Applicable export requirements are reviewed according to the specific product, destination, and application during order processing.

FAQs

How thin can MetalsTek manufacture indium foil?MetalsTek can manufacture indium foil down to 0.05 mm (50 μm), depending on part dimensions, quantity, tolerances, and handling requirements. Custom thicknesses and sizes are available for thermal management, electronics, sealing, and other engineering applications.
What purity levels are available for indium sheet and foil?High-purity indium sheet and foil are available from 99.99% (4N) to 99.9999% (6N), subject to the required form and specification. A certificate of analysis can be provided for traceability and material verification.
Can you manufacture custom parts from a drawing?Yes. MetalsTek supplies sheets, foils, strips, discs, rings, and precision-cut drawing-based parts. Send the required purity, thickness, dimensions or drawing, quantity, tolerances, and any surface or handling requirements for an engineering review.
How is ultra-thin indium foil packaged?Packaging is selected for the product form and thickness. Ultra-thin parts can be individually protected to reduce deformation, surface damage, adhesion, and unnecessary contact, while keeping the batch organized for handling and international delivery.
Can MetalsTek supply China-origin indium internationally?Yes. MetalsTek supports international delivery of China-origin indium products. Shipment-specific export requirements are reviewed according to the material specification, destination, and end use, with early document preparation recommended for controlled items.
What is the typical lead time for custom high-purity indium foil and sheet?Lead time depends on purity, thickness, dimensions, quantity, tolerances, tooling, and export documentation. A recent 6,000-piece 0.05 mm project was completed on a 4–6 week schedule; that historical result is not a lead-time commitment for a new order.
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