Indium vs Tin

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PropertyIn IndiumSn Tin
Atomic number4950
SymbolInSn
NameIndiumTin
Categorypost-transition-metalpost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight114.818 u118.71 u
Period55
Group1314
Blockpp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s24d105p1[Kr]5s24d105p2
Oxidation states[-5, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3][-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.781.96
Electron affinity0.3 eV1.112 eV
Density7310 kg/m³7287 kg/m³
Melting point156.6 °C231.93 °C
Boiling point2071.85 °C2601.85 °C
Discovery year1863N/A