At Indium Corporation, we believe that materials science changes the world. In recognition of the notable material behind our name, we will release monthly installments of the Elements of Indium Seriesan educational program to raise awareness of the unique applications, abundance, and interesting properties of the 49th element.
The term welding often conjures up an image of an arc welders helmet and sparks dancing across the metals surface. Although heat is often associated with welding, it is not always necessary. Cold welding is the process of fusing two metals together without using heat.
Cold welding is done by applying enough pressure to break the oxide surface which leads to adhesion. This means an instant attachment can be created in just fractions of a second with bare minimum pressure and will last indefinitely. Because of its unique properties, indium can cold weld to itself effortlessly.
Cold welding indium to indium produces a clean, efficient bond that doesnt change the properties of either piece of metal. When using techniques such as ultrasonic and laser welding, the properties can sometimes change. Higher purity, oxide-free indium wires can create a strong bond that will remain solid up to 157C. An indium, cold-welded bond can also endure cryogenic temperatures while maintaining excellent thermal and electrical properties.
Indium Corporation is a global leader for indium metal and associated technologies. For more information on indium metal, visit www.indium.com/indium49.
Acerca de Indium Corporation
Indium Corporation es un importante refinador, fundidor, fabricante y proveedor de materiales para los mercados mundiales de la electrónica, los semiconductores, las películas finas y la gestión térmica. Sus productos incluyen soldaduras y fundentes; soldaduras fuertes; materiales de interfaz térmica; cátodos para sputtering; metales y compuestos inorgánicos de indio, galio, germanio y estaño; y NanoFoil. Fundada en 1934, la empresa cuenta con asistencia técnica mundial y fábricas en China, Alemania, India, Malasia, Singapur, Corea del Sur, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos.
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