Iron Metal Powder Lab
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12186
Iron Metal Powder Lab (SKU SCL-LC-12186) is elemental iron, Fe, in fine particle form, offered for chemistry and physics practicals on magnetism, magnetic separation and the properties of metals. It suits primary and secondary science classes, colleges and STEM labs that need a fine iron material attracted to magnets for demonstrations. Schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors can have it quoted and dispatched by Science Lab Supplies from its base in Ambala, India.
Specifications
The iron powder's identity, pack and handling limits are given below. In short, it is finely divided iron metal that is attracted to magnets; as a fine powder rather than filings or turnings it raises more dust and can present a fire hazard near ignition sources, and its particle size and purity are stated on the batch label.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12186 |
| Material | Iron metal powder |
| Chemical symbol | Fe |
| CAS number | 7439-89-6 (elemental iron) |
| Pack size | 300 g container; confirmed on the quotation |
| Particle size and purity | Given on the batch label |
| Magnetic behaviour | Attracted to magnets; lines up along field lines |
| Hazard | Dust; may be flammable or reactive under certain conditions |
| Keep away from | Flames, sparks, hot surfaces, oxidisers, acids and moisture |
| Protective equipment | Eye protection, gloves and lab coat |
| Storage | Tightly closed, dry, labelled container, protected from moisture to limit rusting and clumping |
| Reuse | Clean, dry powder from magnetism work may be kept if uncontaminated |
| Label | Batch, grade and hazard details |
| Document supplied | Safety Data Sheet |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Iron Metal Powder
The powder suits any lesson where pupils need to see iron respond to a magnet: separating it from non-magnetic material, showing field patterns and comparing forms of the same metal. It also serves supervised chemistry demonstrations that use iron as a metal reagent in school and college labs.
- NCERT Class 6 science: separating iron from a mixture with a magnet such as the 10 cm Permanent Magnet Bar and Horseshoe set.
- Class 10 physics: revealing the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper, tapping gently to settle the powder.
- Comparing metal powder, filings, turnings and solid metal in materials lessons.
- Supervised chemistry demonstrations involving iron as a metal reagent, with anti-fog Safety Glasses worn against dust.
Standard Scope of Supply
The powder comes in a closed container labelled with batch, grade and hazard details, with the current Safety Data Sheet, in outer packaging with the export documents. Magnets, paper sheets and other demonstration items can be quoted alongside it for a complete magnetism bench.
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be for one container or for enough to supply every section of a school; it sets out packing, delivery time and price for the number you give. Filings, turnings and other school chemistry lab equipment in India can be priced on the same document.
Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter holding an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia. Tell us how many containers you need through the contact page, collect magnetism items in the enquiry cart, or check the lab tender page for public-sector buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iron powder magnetic?
Yes. It is attracted to magnets and lines up along magnetic field lines, which is why it suits separation and field-pattern demonstrations in school and college laboratories.
Can iron metal powder catch fire?
Fine iron powder can be flammable or reactive under some conditions. Keep it away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces, oxidisers and acids, and avoid raising dust.
Who supplies the Iron Metal Powder Lab?
Science Lab Supplies in Ambala, India quotes it straight to schools, colleges and distributors, and the container travels with a Safety Data Sheet and a label showing batch and hazard details.
Can the powder be reused?
Clean, dry powder from magnetism demonstrations can be collected for reuse if your teacher or lab supervisor allows it. Discard powder that is wet, rusted or mixed with unknown particles.
Related Metals, Iron Compounds and Magnets
Metal-property lessons compare iron in several physical forms with other metals, chemistry lessons move on to iron salts, and magnetism work needs a magnet. The Lab Chemicals items below, with magnets from the Physics Lab and Chemistry Lab ranges, cover all three and can share one quotation.
- Iron Metal Turnings / Filings — iron in turnings or filings form for field-pattern and separation work.
- Copper Metal Turning — metallic copper, Cu, in turnings for conductivity and corrosion demonstrations.
- Aluminium Metal — elemental aluminium, Al, for displacement reactions and oxidation lessons.
- Ferric Chloride Lab Reagent — iron(III) chloride whose solutions are acidic and corrosive.
- Ferrous Sulphate Green Crystal — green iron(II) sulfate crystals for oxidation and crystallisation work.
- Bar Magnets — rectangular chrome steel magnets in pairs with keepers, made for showing magnetic fields.
- Horseshoe Shaped Magnet — U-shaped permanent magnet with its two poles close together.
- Magnetic Activity Kit — five anisotropic ferrite magnets with a rod, screw-on caps and washers.
Browse the full Lab Chemicals range, the Magnetism Physics range, or all school lab equipment.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
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