Indium Supplier in Malaysia for Metal, Ingot and Foil
- Also known as
- In
Indium supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover elemental indium metal in ingot, shot, foil and sheet forms for electronics and specialised manufacturing. Buyers select indium by metal purity, limits for other elements, physical form and dimensional requirements rather than by the product name alone.
High-purity indium ingot or shot is used as feedstock for sputtering targets, compound semiconductor materials, solders and specialised alloys. Rolled indium foil and sheet are chosen for thermal interfaces, seals and assemblies where thickness, dimensions and surface condition affect performance.
Elemental indium is distinct from indium tin oxide and other indium compounds, even when it is used upstream in their manufacture. A complete enquiry should therefore identify the required metal form and purity rather than naming a downstream target or coating material without its input specification.
Send the required form, purity, elemental limits, dimensions, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, protective packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7440-74-6
- Formula
- In
- Grade
- high-purity indium metal, indium foil and sheet
- Appearance
- soft, silvery-white metal supplied in forms such as ingot, shot, foil or sheet
Indium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-purity indium metal | ingot or shot | — | Feedstock for sputtering-target manufacture, compound semiconductor materials, specialised solders and alloys where purity and limits for other elements are defined by the process specification. | Confirm the required unit and handling format with the quotation. |
| Indium foil and sheet | soft rolled metal | — | Thermal interfaces, seals and specialised electronic or vacuum assemblies where thickness, dimensions, surface condition and metal purity are specified. | Confirm the required dimensions and handling format with the quotation. |
How to buy indium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for indium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | elemental indium | — |
| CAS number | 7440-74-6 | — |
| Chemical symbol | In | — |
| Appearance | soft, silvery-white solid metal | — |
| Grade controls | indium purity, limits for other elements, physical form, dimensions and surface condition confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Indium applications
Safety and handling
Keep indium metal dry in a closed or protective container and prevent surface contamination or damage to foil. Control dust and fumes if the metal is cut, machined or melted, and follow the safety information for the quoted form.
Common questions about indium
What forms of indium metal can be requested?
Industrial enquiries commonly specify indium as ingot, shot, foil or sheet. Ingot and shot suit melting, alloying and target-production routes, while foil and sheet suit interfaces, seals and assemblies with defined dimensional requirements.
What purity information should an indium enquiry include?
State the required indium purity and any limits for specific metallic or process-sensitive impurities. Semiconductor, target and research buyers should provide the current material specification or analytical limits rather than relying on a general high-purity description.
Is indium metal the same as indium tin oxide?
No. This page covers elemental indium metal with the chemical symbol In. Indium tin oxide is a separate oxide material, although elemental indium may be used as feedstock in a target or compound manufacturing route.
How should indium foil be specified?
Provide the required purity, thickness, width, length, surface condition and intended interface or sealing duty. Include dimensional tolerances and a drawing when the foil must fit an established assembly.
Which indium form suits electronics manufacturing?
The form depends on the process. Ingot or shot may suit target, alloy and solder manufacture, while foil or sheet may suit thermal interfaces, seals and specialised assemblies. State the production step and equipment requirement so the quotation addresses the correct form.
What packing and documents are available for indium?
Unit format, protective packing and supporting documents depend on the quoted purity and metal form. Send the required quantity, dimensions, delivery location and document list so these details can be confirmed in the quotation.
How is indium price determined in Malaysia?
Indium price depends on metal purity, impurity limits, form, dimensions, quantity and prevailing market conditions. Send the complete specification and delivery location for a quotation with a stated validity period.