Iron Powder Reagent Grade
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12630
Quick Answer: Iron Powder Reagent Grade is elemental iron (Fe) in fine powder form, used for supervised demonstrations of magnetism, metal reactivity, oxidation, displacement and redox chemistry.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Elemental iron, chemical symbol Fe
- Atomic weight about 55.845
- High surface-area powder for controlled demonstrations
- Magnetic, so it suits magnetic attraction and separation demonstrations
- Fine powder that needs dust control and must be kept from flames, sparks and oxidisers
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Fe |
| Atomic weight | About 55.845 |
| Form | Fine powder |
About This Product
Iron powder is used in school and college laboratories for teacher-led demonstrations of magnetic attraction and separation, corrosion and oxidation, displacement reactions and metal reactivity. It is also used to prepare authorised iron-containing mixtures under laboratory procedures. As a fine combustible powder it is weighed and transferred carefully to avoid dust clouds, and stored dry in a tightly closed container. Students handle it only under the supervision of a trained teacher or technician. Besides buyers across India, the Iron Powder Reagent Grade can be exported to institutions in Suriname, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau, Tajikistan, Moldova and Jamaica.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can iron powder be used for magnetic separation demonstrations?
Yes. Iron powder is attracted by a magnet, so it is used in teacher-led demonstrations of magnetic attraction and of separating iron powder magnetically.
Q2. What precautions apply when handling iron powder?
Avoid breathing the dust and keep the powder away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and strong oxidising chemicals. Wear safety goggles, gloves and a lab coat, and use a clean, dry spatula.
Related: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Grade Ferric Sulphate, Ferric Chloride Analytical Reagent.
For a quotation on the Iron Powder Reagent Grade, contact School Equipments India.
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