Mineral Wool – 500g (Laboratory‑Grade Insulation Material)

This high‑quality Mineral Wool is supplied in a generous 500g pack and is ideal for a wide range of educational science applications. With no UN classification (NR) and no assigned CAS number, this safe and effective fibrous material is excellent for demonstrating insulation, heat transfer, and practical physics concepts in school laboratories.

Mineral wool is a lightweight, highly insulating material that retains heat exceptionally well. It is widely used in classroom experiments to explore energy efficiency, thermal conductivity, and experimental design, providing clear and reliable results for learners across multiple key stages.

Key Features

• High‑quality Mineral Wool insulation material
• Supplied in a 500g pack
• UN Number: NR (non‑regulated)
• Excellent heat‑insulating and sound‑absorbing properties
• Safe and easy to handle for school laboratory activities
• Ideal for thermal investigations and modelling experiments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Mineral wool is commonly used in KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level physics and helps students understand a range of energy and materials concepts through hands‑on practical work.

• Perfect for thermal insulation investigations
• Useful for studying heat transfer by conduction and convection
• Ideal for experiments on energy efficiency and reducing heat loss
• Supportive material for calorimetry setups and controlled testing
• Great for modelling real‑world insulation systems in buildings

Reliable, easy to use, and highly versatile, this 500g pack of Mineral Wool provides an essential resource for delivering effective, practical science teaching focused on energy and materials.