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, used in school and college labs to show magnetic field patterns, separate magnetic from non-magnetic materials and study iron as a reactive metal. Physics, chemistry and STEM teachers use them in supervised practicals from middle school upward. Science Lab Supplies provides the filings from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, STEM labs, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The material is metallic iron (atomic weight about 55.85) in turnings or filings form. Iron particles are strongly attracted by magnets, which makes them the standard material for revealing field lines. Particle size, purity and pack size for your batch are shown on the quotation and label.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12172 |
| Material | Iron metal, Fe (CAS 7439-89-6) |
| Atomic weight | About 55.85 |
| Form | Turnings / filings |
| Main uses | Magnetism demonstrations, magnetic separation, metal reactivity |
| Storage | Tightly closed and dry, to limit rusting and clumping |
| 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 is used for mixture–compound activities and metal reactivity experiments, so one stock serves 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 a bar magnet or current-carrying conductor.
- 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. Weight per container is confirmed on the quotation; bar magnets and sulphur powder are not included.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Schools often order one container per lab, while contractors buy in bulk for many sites; either way the quotation 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). Enquiries are welcome through the contact page or the enquiry cart; tender buyers can also check 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?
Science Lab Supplies supplies them from Ambala, India, quoting schools, colleges, STEM centres, contractors and distributors directly for single containers or bulk packs.
Related Laboratory Chemicals
Iron filings are usually ordered with other metals and salts used in the same reactivity and displacement practicals. These four items from the Lab Chemicals range can be added to one quotation for the chemistry and physics labs.
- Iron Metal Powder Lab — iron in powder form.
- Copper Metal Turning — a second metal for reactivity comparisons.
- Copper Sulphate Blue Crystal — salt for the iron displacement reaction.
- Ferrous Sulphate Green Crystal — an iron salt for the same practicals.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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