Interesting Facts
- Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
- Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
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Discovery
In 1863
Before 5000 BC
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