Iron Metal Turnings / Filings
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12172
Iron Metal Turnings / Filings (SKU SCL-LC-12172) are small particles of metallic iron, Fe, for school and college labs that show magnetic field patterns, separate magnetic from non-magnetic materials and study iron as a reactive metal. The material suits supervised physics, chemistry and STEM practicals from middle school upward. Schools, colleges, STEM labs, tender contractors and distributors can obtain the filings from Science Lab Supplies, which dispatches them from Ambala, India.
Specifications
Particle form, identity and storage advice for these iron filings appear in the table below. In short, the material is metallic iron with an atomic weight of about 55.85, in turnings or filings form, attracted by magnets and kept dry to limit rusting and clumping. Particle size, purity and pack size for your batch are shown on the quotation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12172 |
| Material | Iron metal (Fe) |
| Atomic weight | About 55.85 |
| Form | Turnings / filings |
| Magnetic behaviour | Attracted by magnets and electromagnets |
| Particle size | Confirmed on the quotation |
| Storage | Tightly closed, labelled and dry, to reduce oxidation and clumping |
| Keep away from | Open flames, strong oxidisers, acids, moisture and electrical equipment not intended for particle exposure |
| Reuse | Clean, dry filings from magnetism work can be collected and stored |
| Label | Batch and grade details |
| Document supplied | Safety Data Sheet |
| Outer packing | Tamper-sealed |
| Pack size | Confirmed on the quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Iron Filings
Sprinkled on paper over a magnet and tapped gently, iron filings line up along the magnetic field and make it visible. In chemistry the same material serves mixture–compound activities and metal reactivity experiments, so one stock can supply both the physics and the school chemistry lab.
- Class 6 science: separating iron from a mixture with a magnet.
- Class 9 science: comparing a mixture of iron filings and sulphur with the compound formed on heating.
- Class 10 science: field-line patterns around chrome steel Bar Magnets or the circular coil and straight conductor of a Magnetic Field Demonstration Device.
- Class 10–12 physics: lifting filings with an Electromagnet Set to link electric current with magnetic force.
- Class 10 chemistry: displacement of copper from copper sulphate solution by iron.
Use eye protection, avoid breathing dust and beware of sharp particles; keep the filings away from flames, strong oxidisers and acids. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Standard Scope of Supply
The filings arrive in a closed container with a label giving batch and grade details, supplied with a Safety Data Sheet in tamper-sealed outer packing with export documentation. Weight per container is confirmed on the quotation, and magnets, compasses or other reagents can be quoted together with the filings.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can cover one container for a single laboratory or bulk packs for many sites, and it shows the pack size, packing, delivery time and price for that amount. Magnets and other reagents can appear on the same quotation.
Science Lab Supplies holds an Importer-Exporter Code as a registered exporter and can ship to buyers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Philippines, Nepal and Bangladesh. Science Lab Supplies is registered for GST (GSTIN 06ADEPJ0574F2ZU). Departments can request a combined price via the contact page or the enquiry cart, and public buyers can follow the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are iron filings used to show a magnetic field?
Place paper or a clear sheet over a magnet, sprinkle a thin layer of filings and tap the surface lightly. The filings line up along the field lines between the poles.
Can the filings be reused?
Clean, dry filings used only for magnetism work can be collected and reused. Filings that have been used in chemical reactions should be disposed of by your laboratory waste rules.
Are iron filings safe for students?
Yes, under supervision. Students should wear eye protection, avoid raising dust, not rub their eyes and wash hands afterwards, as fine particles and sharp turnings can irritate skin and eyes.
Who supplies Iron Metal Turnings / Filings?
The filings are dispatched by Science Lab Supplies from Ambala, India, which quotes schools, colleges, STEM centres, contractors and distributors directly, whether for a single container or bulk packs for several laboratories.
Related Metals, Magnets and Compasses
Metal reactivity practicals draw on the metals and salts below from the Lab Chemicals range, and magnetic field work needs the magnets and plotting compass from the Physics Lab and Magnetism Physics ranges. Any of these items can share one quotation with the filings.
- Iron Metal Powder Lab — powdered iron, CAS 7439-89-6, for magnetism and metal reactivity demonstrations.
- Copper Metal Turning — metallic copper, CAS 7440-50-8, for reactivity, conductivity and corrosion work.
- Aluminium Metal — elemental metal reagent for displacement reactions and oxidation experiments.
- Copper Sulphate Blue Crystal — copper(II) sulfate for copper-salt and electrochemistry experiments.
- Bar Magnet Pair Chrome Steel — red and blue painted pair with keepers, 75 x 12 x 5 mm.
- Horseshoe Magnet Chrome Steel — red-painted chrome steel magnet with keepers, 50 mm to 200 mm long.
- Plotting Compass — 16 mm compass in an aluminium case, glass-faced on one side.
Browse the full Lab Chemicals range, the Magnetism Physics range, or all school lab equipment.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
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