Indium

Word INDIUM
Character 6
Hyphenation in di um
Pronunciations /ˈɪndi.əm/

Definitions and meanings of "Indium"

What do we mean by indium?

A soft, malleable, silvery-white metallic element found primarily in ores of zinc and tin, used in making fusible alloys, in plating aircraft bearings and mirrors, and in compounds for making liquid crystal displays and transistors. Atomic number 49; atomic weight 114.82; melting point 156.60°C; boiling point 2,072°C; specific gravity 7.31; valence 1, 2, 3. cross-reference: Periodic Table. noun

Chemical symbol, In; atomic weight, 113.7. A rare metallic element found in the zinc-blende of Freiberg, Saxony, and some other localities, and discovered by means of the spectroscope: so called from its giving a blue line in the spectrum. noun

A rare metallic element, of atomic number 49, discovered in certain ores of zinc, by means of its characteristic spectrum of two indigo blue lines; hence, its name. In appearance it resembles zinc, being white or lead gray, soft, malleable and easily fusible, but in its chemical relation it resembles aluminium or gallium (valence +3). Symbol In. Atomic weight, 114.82. noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49. noun

A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite noun

A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

A single atom of this element.

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The word "indium" in example sentences

The researchers say that forming the cement into thin membranes would make it nearly transparent, making it an ideal substitute material for rare metals such as indium, which is used in plasma and liquid-crystal displays. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The same goes for many other rare metals such as indium, which is being consumed in unprecedented quantities for making LCDs for flat-screen TVs, and the tantalum needed to make compact electronic devices like cellphones. . . ❋ Unknown (2008)

As cracks formed in the anode, they tore open the plastic shells, releasing the contents within: a material called indium gallium arsenide. ❋ Devin Powell (2011)

Computer simulations designed to investigate the so-called indium/gallium puzzle have highlighted a new way of increasing the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells. ❋ Unknown (2010)

TGR: Back in February you were optimistic about a metal called indium (see Blue Phoenix posting). ❋ The Gold Report (2010)

Although touted as the future of solar power, those and most other multiple-junction cells owe their performance to the rare metal indium, which is far from abundant. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Currently, a ceramic material called indium tin oxide (ITO) is used in these applications. ❋ Unknown (2009)

CHICAGO, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say slightly degrading a semiconductor material called indium antimonide can make magnetic sensors capable of operating at high temperatures. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The key to fabricating the sensors involves slightly diluting samples of a well-known semiconductor material, called indium antimonide, which is valued for its purity. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Intel said the development marks the first time that a silicon-based optical component exceeded the performance of an equivalent device made from more costly conventional materials, such as indium phosphide. ❋ Unknown (2008)

IBM will build the new chipset by combining standard CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology, and optical components made from materials such as indium phosphide and gallium arsenide. ❋ Martyn Daniels (2007)

Resembling a stack of different-colored pancakes, these striped nanowires -- just 20 billionths of a meter wide -- are formed by combining semiconductors such as indium arsenide and indium phosphide in layers of particular thicknesses. ❋ Lakshmi Sandhana (2002)

And other materials such as indium - about $300 a pound - are in high demand for use in touch screens and other tech gadgets. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Mulvaney said that the industry would do well to plan now for the recovery of rare metals such as indium and tellurium. ❋ By Erica Gies (2010)

ClearOhm ™ films have improved properties by comparison to currently used materials such as indium tin oxide and other transparent conductive oxides. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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