Indium foil is widely used in nuclear facilities to capture thermal neutrons, because it shows a high cross section of neutron capture reaction. Hence, it may be used in dosemeters to measure exposure. Indium foils were studied for simultaneous monitoring neutron and photon intensities in a reactor core.
Synonyms: Indium element
Molecular Formula: In
Molecular Weight: 114.82
Linear Structural Formula: In
MDL Number: MFCD00134048
Purity: 99.99% trace metals basis
Melting Point: 156.6 C (lit.)
Density: 7.3 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)