Indium (In)

A fascinating post-transition metal element.

Indium is element 49 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
49
Symbol
In
Atomic mass
114.82 u
Category
Post-Transition Metal
Period
5
Group
13
Block
p
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p1
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.78
Density
7.31 g/cm³
Melting point
156.6 °C
Boiling point
2072 °C