Iron Metal Filings (Coarse) – 500g (LR Grade)

Iron Metal Filings (Coarse) are a high‑quality laboratory material supplied in a 500g pack, ideal for practical science teaching and classroom demonstrations. Produced to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade, these coarse iron filings offer reliable performance for a wide range of educational experiments and activities.

Identified by CAS No. 7439‑89‑6, iron metal filings are a solid, metallic form of elemental iron. With a UN classification of Not Regulated (NR), they are straightforward to store and transport within school laboratory environments, while still providing excellent hands‑on learning opportunities.

The coarse texture makes these filings easy to handle and visually clear during demonstrations, supporting safe and effective use in accordance with standard school laboratory procedures and COSHH guidance.

Key Features

• Iron Metal Filings – coarse grade
• 500g pack size – suitable for repeated class use
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• CAS No: 7439‑89‑6
• UN Classification: Not Regulated (NR)
• Easy‑to‑handle coarse texture
• Clearly labelled for educational laboratory use

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Iron metal filings are a versatile and engaging resource for KS2 (upper), KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level science lessons. They are commonly used to support both chemistry and physics topics, including:

• Demonstrating magnetic properties using magnets and magnetic fields
• Investigating chemical reactions, such as oxidation or displacement reactions
• Exploring rusting and corrosion processes
• Supporting practical work on elements and metals
• Developing safe handling and observation skills in the laboratory

Simple to use yet highly effective, these iron filings help bring abstract scientific concepts to life, making them an essential teaching aid for primary and secondary school science departments.