Indium
Vital Materials supplies indium metal, alloys, and compounds to support advanced applications in electronics, semiconductors, photovoltaics, and coatings.
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Our indium portfolio ranges from high-purity metal ingots and powders to specialty compounds designed for precision manufacturing.
Properties
Appearance
- Silvery white metal with a slight bluish tint
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- Extremely soft, malleable, and ductile, can be scratched with a fingernail
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- Content in the Earth’s crust is approximately 0.000016 percent, making it rare
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- Found as a trace element in minerals of tin, lead, zinc, and antimony
Applications
Electronics & Semiconductors
- Widely used as a source material for molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
- Indium tin oxide (ITO) is a critical transparent conductive material for flat panel displays, touch screens, and thin film photovoltaics
- Supports the production of semiconductor lasers, infrared detectors, and high efficiency solar cells
Alloys
- Indium alloys are used in low melting point applications such as solders, fusible alloys, and bonding agents
- Improves thermal conductivity and sealing properties in electronics and optoelectronics
Coatings & Glass
- Provides key functions in optical coatings and specialty glass formulations
- Improves transparency and conductivity in architectural glass and smart glass applications
Product Portfolio
Indium Metal
- Ingots, granules, powder, and high purity forms
Indium Compounds
- Indium oxide, indium chloride, indium sulfate, and custom compounds
Indium Alloys
- Specialty alloys for solders, bonding, and low melting point applications
Why Vital Indium
- Expertise in high purity indium supply for advanced technology markets
- Broad product range with metal, alloys, and compounds
- Trusted partner for semiconductors, photovoltaics, and specialty coatings
- Proven ability to customize solutions for specific applications