Noun
A rare metallic element, 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. Symbol In. Atomic weight, 113.4.
Source: Webster's dictionary'Electrochemistry of cytochrome c: influence of coulombic attraction with indium tin oxide electrode', Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry vol. 344, no. 1-2, pp. 91–106. Source: Internet
Indium-rich solders (usually indium-lead) are more suitable for soldering thicker gold layer as the dissolution rate of gold in indium is much slower. Source: Internet
Bonding wires are especially susceptible to indium attack. Source: Internet
Experiments he proposed using beryllium and indium failed. Source: Internet
Featured in the sensor suite was the AN/ALR-23, an Infra-red search and track sensor using indium antimonide detectors, mounted under the nose; however this was replaced by an optical system, Northrop's AAX-1, also designated TCS (TV Camera Set). Source: Internet
Indium alloys are used for cryogenic applications, and for soldering gold as gold dissolves in indium much less than in tin. Source: Internet