Indium shots are a versatile material with a low melting point and excellent conductivity. They are suitable for a variety of high-tech fields, including the semiconductor industry, optical applications, and electronic device manufacturing.
VIMATERIAL specializes in the production of indium foils/sheets, indium wires, indium foil, indium strips, indium targets, indium powder, and other indium products. We support processing with customer-supplied materials and maintain a stock of products available year-round.
Molecular formula: In
Molar mass: 114.8g/mol
Appearance: Silvery white
Density: 7.31g/cm3 at25°C
Melting point: 156.6°C
Boiling point: 2080°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): (25C) 32.1um·m-1.K-1
Thermal Conductivity: 0.818W/cm/K at 298.2 K
Resistivity: 8.37Ω·m at 20°C
Semiconductor field: The application of indium in the semiconductor field is mainly used to manufacture high-performance semiconductor materials, such as indium tin oxide film, which can be used to manufacture high-performance transistors and capacitors. In addition, indium can also be used to manufacture semiconductor optoelectronic devices, such as indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) optoelectronic devices, which can be used to manufacture high-speed communications and optical fiber communication systems.
Electronic field: Indium shots is also widely used in the electronic field, and common applications include LCD screens, touch screens, LED lights, etc. The application of indium in these products is mainly used as a transparent conductive film. Its excellent conductivity and transparency make indium widely used in these fields.
Aerospace field: Indium shots is mainly used in the manufacture of high-temperature alloy materials, such as indium-based high-temperature alloys. This material can withstand high temperature and high pressure environments, so it is widely used in jet engines, aerospace components and other fields.
Medical field: Indium shots is mainly used in the manufacture of nuclear medicine diagnostic agents, such as indium-111. This radioactive isotope can be used to diagnose diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, providing an important means for medical diagnosis.
Our products implement the most stringent quality management system. There are strict inspection standards for incoming materials, processes, final inspections, and factory inspections. Strict isolation measures will be adopted for unqualified processing to prevent unqualified products from flowing into the next process. Samples will be provided to customers according to customer requirements for re-inspection.
Vacuum packaging, the packaging quantity can be provided according to customer requirements and packaged separately.
Indium shots should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry environment to prevent it from reacting with moisture and oxygen in the air.
Q1: What is indium shots used for？
A: Indium shots are used in semiconductors for high-performance materials and optoelectronic devices, in electronics for LCDs, touchscreens, and LEDs, in aerospace for high-temperature alloys, and in medicine for nuclear diagnostics using indium-111.
Q2: Is indium metal toxic？
A: Metallic indium itself (in its pure metallic state) has low acute toxicity, but its compounds are significantly toxic, especially through long-term inhalation of dust or fumes, which can cause severe lung damage and even cancer. The risk of exposure to metallic indium in daily life is relatively low, but occupational exposure (such as in the electronics manufacturing industry) requires strict protective measures.
Q3: Is indium a transition metal?
A: Indium (In) is a late-transition metal with unique superconducting properties, and its superconducting critical temperature is approximately 3.4K (-269.75℃).
Q4: What is the production lead time?
A: In Stock: Immediate shipping
Standard Products: Generally 2-4 Weeks
Customized Products: Determined based on required details
Special requirements can be discussed
VI HALBLEITERMATERIAL GmbH (VIMATERIAL) employs a stringent quality assurance system to ensure the reliability of our product quality. Strict quality control is implemented throughout the entire production chain, and for defective products, we strictly enforce the principle of rework and redo. Each batch is released only after passing detailed specification tests.
Every batch of our materials is independently tested, and, if necessary, we send samples to certified companies for testing. We provide these documents and analysis certificates with the shipment to certify that our products meet the required standards.
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