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Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm
Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm (Product Code: SCI-627/273) is a 5 metre length of magnesium ribbon, 4 mm wide and 0.2 mm thick, used for burning-in-air demonstrations, finding the formula of magnesium oxide and timing metal–acid reactions in school and college chemistry. Its listed melting point of 648 °C and boiling range of 1090 °C also make it a useful example when teaching the properties of metals. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, alongside its school chemistry lab equipment.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Magnesium metal strip (ribbon) |
| Width | 4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Length | 5 metre |
| Melting point | 648 °C |
| Boiling range | 1090 °C |
| Heat of fusion | 8.48 kJ/mol |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-627/273 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Magnesium Ribbon Used For?
The classic use is the combustion demonstration: a short piece held in crucible tongs and lit in a Bunsen flame burns with an intensely bright white light and leaves white magnesium oxide. In the quantitative version, students heat a coiled, weighed length in a lidded crucible, lifting the lid briefly to admit air, then reweigh the product to show the gain in mass and work out the oxide's empirical formula.
Because every piece has the same width and thickness, cutting equal lengths gives reproducible samples for comparing how quickly magnesium reacts with acids of different concentrations or temperatures. Rub each piece with sandpaper first to remove the dull oxide film, avoid looking directly at burning magnesium, and keep the coil in a sealed container so that the surface stays bright.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, sources magnesium ribbon and supplies it to schools, colleges and laboratory dealers as part of its reactive-metals and chemistry range. Because magnesium is a flammable solid for transport, include your delivery location in any enquiry so that we can advise on dispatch within India and to international markets. See the ScienceLab profile for company details.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Apparatus and materials for magnesium combustion and reaction-rate work:
- Crucible with lid — for the mass-change and oxide-formula experiment.
- Crucible Tong — holds a burning strip at a safe distance.
- Sand Paper Sheets — cleans the oxide film from the ribbon before use.
- Bunsen Burner — the usual heat source for igniting the ribbon.
- Magnesium (Powder) — a finer form for surface-area comparisons.
Explore the Laboratory Equipment category for further chemistry supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm?
Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm is 4 mm wide and 0.2 mm thick and is supplied as a 5 metre length. The uniform cross-section means equal lengths have nearly equal mass, which helps when comparing reaction rates between groups.
What physical data is listed for this magnesium strip?
The listing for Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm gives a melting point of 648 °C, a boiling range of 1090 °C and a heat of fusion of 8.48 kJ/mol. These values are useful reference points when teaching the physical properties of metals.
Why does Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm need cleaning before experiments?
Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm slowly forms a thin oxide coating in air, which delays ignition and the start of acid reactions. Rubbing each piece with sandpaper exposes bright metal, so combustion and acid experiments start quickly and give more consistent results.
Is burning Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm safe for students?
Burning Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm is manageable when a teacher controls it: use short pieces only, hold them with crucible tongs over a heatproof mat, and avoid staring at the brilliant flame. Keep water away from burning metal and follow your lab's safety procedure.
How should Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm be stored?
Store Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm coiled in a closed container in a dry cabinet, away from acids, oxidisers and ignition sources. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Who supplies Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm SCI-627/273?
Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm SCI-627/273 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, laboratories and dealers in India and international markets, alongside other metals and reagents for chemistry practicals.
Request a Quote
To obtain a quotation for Magnesium (Strip) 4 mm, write to us through the contact page or place it in the enquiry cart, quoting SCI-627/273 and the number of 5 metre coils required.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
