Indium
In
49
114.82
1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d10
5s25p1
Biological significance

➤ In low concentrations, it acts as an activator in the course of biological reactions - metabolism.



Excess in the body

➤ Toxic effect is manifested.

➤ Dermatological diseases (dermatitis), allergic reactions occur.

➤ Leads to disorders of the normal functioning of the liver (hepatitis).

Deficiency in the body

-

Drugs/dose

111In

individual dosage.

Conventional medicine

➤ It is widely used in spintronics, in CT studies and preventive measures for oncological pathologies, and during laser therapy.

Unconventional medicine

-

Toxic effect/antidote

➤ In the form of a pure metal, it has low toxicity.

➤ Alloys and compounds containing indium are toxic. Toxic effects on the respiratory system and epidermis (irritation, allergic reactions) are inherent.


➤ There is no specific antidote.

Interesting facts

➤ In 1924, the world's indium metal reserves weighed 1g.

➤ The half-life of the 115In isotope is 6-1014 years.

➤ Alloy of 24% In and 76% Ga liquid at t=16oC.

➤ Searchlight mirrors are made of indium.

➤ Wood's alloy contains 18% In.

Chemist Ferdinand Reich
on how he discovered Indium

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