Copper Metal Turning
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12199
Copper Metal Turning (SKU SCL-LC-12199) is elemental copper (Cu) in the form of turnings: curled metal shavings that students can see and handle, unlike fine powder. Teachers use it for metal-reactivity, conductivity and corrosion lessons in supervised school chemistry and physics labs, college practicals and STEM rooms. Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, provides it from Ambala to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The material is a reddish metallic solid with the chemical symbol Cu and an atomic weight of about 63.5. Turning size, copper purity and net weight differ between packs, so they are shown on the label with the batch details and confirmed on the quotation before dispatch.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12199 |
| Material | Copper metal, symbol Cu |
| CAS number | 7440-50-8 (as commonly listed) |
| Atomic weight | Approx. 63.5 |
| Form | Turnings / shavings; reddish metallic solid |
| Turning size, purity, pack size | As stated on label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Copper Metal Turning
Copper turnings let students compare how metals react, conduct and corrode using pieces large enough to observe and recover. They suit reactivity-series comparisons with salt solutions, surface oxidation on heating, and tarnishing studies, all under teacher supervision and approved practical methods.
- Class 8 science: physical and chemical properties of metals.
- Class 10 chemistry: reactivity series and displacement reactions with metal-salt solutions.
- Oxidation and corrosion observations on heated or exposed copper.
- Materials-science lessons comparing turnings, powders and wires.
Wear eye protection and gloves, use forceps rather than bare hands on sharp edges, and keep the turnings away from strong oxidisers and acids unless the method requires them.
Standard Scope of Supply
Every order consists of the copper turnings container in the quoted pack size, labelled with batch, grade and material details, plus the Safety Data Sheet and outer packaging with export documentation. 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
Order a single pack for one practical room or enough for a group of schools; the quotation spells out packing, delivery time and price for the amount you specify. Matching salts and other school chemistry lab equipment in India can be added to it.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Bangladesh, Zambia, Rwanda, South Africa, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Get in touch on the contact page, or put your items in the enquiry cart; tender buyers should also see the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are copper turnings the same as copper powder?
No. Turnings are larger curled shavings, while powder is a fine particulate. Powder needs stricter dust and fire controls; turnings are easier to see, handle and recover in class.
Can schools use copper turnings?
Yes, in school and college laboratories under trained supervision, following the current Safety Data Sheet. Students should not inhale fine particles or handle sharp edges without protection.
Who supplies the Copper Metal Turning?
Science Lab Supplies supplies the turnings from its base in Ambala, India, quoting turning size, purity and pack size to schools, colleges and distributors for each enquiry.
How should the turnings be stored?
Store them in a tightly closed, clearly labelled container in a dry place, away from moisture, acids and oxidising agents, and discard any that are heavily oxidised or mixed with other metals.
Related Metals and Copper Compounds
Metal-property lessons are clearer with more than one metal and with the compounds each forms. These four items from the same range let students compare copper with iron and aluminium and relate the metal to its sulphate and oxide.
- Iron Metal Turnings / Filings — iron for magnetism, separation and reaction demonstrations.
- Aluminium Metal — elemental aluminium for reactivity and displacement work.
- Copper Sulphate Blue Crystal — copper(II) sulphate for crystallisation and electrochemistry.
- Copper Oxide Black — copper(II) oxide for metal-oxide and redox lessons.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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