Iron Metal Powder Lab

Product Code : SCL-LC-12186

Iron Metal Powder Lab (SKU SCL-LC-12186) is elemental iron, Fe, in fine particle form, stocked for chemistry and physics practicals on magnetism, magnetic separation and the properties of metals. Primary and secondary science teachers, colleges and STEM labs use it for demonstrations that need a strongly magnetic, easily spread material. Science Lab Supplies lists it for supply from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors.

Specifications

The material is finely divided iron metal, attracted strongly by magnets. Because it is a fine powder rather than filings or turnings, it raises more dust and can present a fire hazard near ignition sources. Particle size and purity are stated on the batch label and quotation.

Applications and Experiments for Iron Metal Powder

The powder is used wherever 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.
• Class 10 physics: revealing the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper.
• Comparing metal powder, filings, turnings and solid metal in materials lessons.
• Supervised chemistry demonstrations involving iron as a metal reagent.

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 are not included and can be quoted separately.

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. To place an enquiry, go to the contact page or the enquiry cart; public-sector buyers can refer to the lab tender page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iron powder magnetic?
Yes. It is attracted to magnets and lines up along magnetic field lines, which is why it is used for separation and field-pattern demonstrations.

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?
It is supplied by Science Lab Supplies of Ambala, India, which quotes schools, colleges and distributors directly and includes the Safety Data Sheet.

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 and Iron Compounds

Metal-property lessons compare iron in several physical forms with a second metal, and chemistry lessons move on to iron salts. These four items from the Lab Chemicals range cover both steps and can be added to the same quotation as the powder.

• Iron Metal Turnings / Filings — iron in turnings or filings form.
• Copper Metal Turning — metallic copper for reactivity and conductivity demonstrations.
• Ferric Chloride Lab Reagent — iron(III) chloride salt.
• Ferrous Sulphate Green Crystal — iron(II) sulphate reagent.

Browse the full Lab Chemicals range or all school lab equipment.

Last updated: 25 September 2026