Iron Powder (Reduced) – 500g (LR Grade)

Iron Powder (Reduced) is a fine metallic powder supplied in a 500g container, suitable for controlled use in educational science laboratories. Produced to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade, this reduced iron powder offers consistent quality for demonstrations and practical experiments carried out by trained staff.

With CAS No. 7439‑89‑6 and UN Number 3089, this product is clearly labelled to support safe storage and handling in line with school laboratory procedures and COSHH requirements. As a finely divided form of elemental iron, it provides enhanced reactivity compared with iron filings, making it particularly useful for illustrating surface area effects in chemical reactions.

Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments and will only be shipped to verified school addresses. Due to courier and safety regulations, this item is non‑returnable; however, this does not affect your statutory rights.

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Key Features

• Iron Powder (Reduced) – elemental iron
• 500g pack size – ideal for school laboratories
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• CAS No: 7439‑89‑6
• UN Number: 3089
• Fine powder for increased reactivity
• Clearly labelled for safe educational use
• Supplied to educational establishments only

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Iron Powder (Reduced) is well suited to KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level chemistry lessons, where it can be used to support teaching of key scientific concepts through supervised practical work. Typical classroom and laboratory applications include:

• Demonstrating the effect of surface area on reaction rate
• Investigating oxidation reactions and rust formation
• Comparing the reactivity of iron powder versus iron filings
• Supporting lessons on elements, metals, and chemical reactivity
• Reinforcing safe handling of fine solids in the laboratory

When used appropriately under teacher supervision, this reduced iron powder provides a highly effective way to demonstrate core chemistry principles, making it a valuable addition to any secondary school science department.