Indium was first discovered in Germany in 1863 and was added to the Periodic Table
Indium was first discovered in Germany in 1863 and was added to the Periodic Table as the 49 th element. However, the real research with the material did not begin until 1934 when the first practical applications for indium were identified at the Indium Corporation. The name indium comes from its indigo blue spectral lines but the metal is actually a lustrous silver- white color. It is very malleable and ductile and can be easily formed into a wide variety of fabrications. It retains its softness to temperatures approaching absolute zero, making it ideal for cryogenic and vacuum applications.
