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Iron Oxide (III)
Iron Oxide (III) (Product Code: SCI-249/158) is an analytical reagent grade ferric oxide, the red-brown compound found in rust and haematite ore, used to teach oxidation, metal extraction and the chemistry of iron in school and college labs. It is supplied in a 200 g pack with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, alongside the glassware and heating apparatus used with it.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 200 g |
| Safety data | Supplied with MSDS |
| 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-249/158 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Iron(III) Oxide Used For?
Iron(III) oxide lets students examine the substance that forms when iron rusts and the main compound in haematite ore, so it accompanies rusting experiments and lessons on the blast furnace, where the oxide is reduced to iron by carbon monoxide. Warming a small sample with dilute hydrochloric acid gives a yellow-brown solution of iron(III) chloride, which students can test with sodium hydroxide to see the red-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide.
Teachers also use the oxide with aluminium powder for the thermite reaction, which reaches extremely high temperatures and must only be carried out by trained staff outdoors or behind a screen. As a pigment, it explains the red colours of bricks, soils and paints in school chemistry lessons across India. Weigh it carefully to avoid raising dust, and wash hands after use.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which sources Iron Oxide (III) for teaching laboratories and supplies it with an MSDS together with other iron compounds and general lab chemicals. Institutions, dealers and importers can combine it with glassware and heating apparatus on one quotation. Company details: ScienceLab profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Products used in iron chemistry practicals with this oxide:
- Iron Chloride (III) — the iron(III) salt formed when the oxide dissolves in hydrochloric acid.
- Hydrochloric Acid — dissolves iron(III) oxide for tests on iron(III) ions.
- Iron (Powder) — metallic iron for comparing the element with its oxide.
- Aluminum (Powder) — the reducing metal in teacher-led thermite demonstrations.
- Crucible with lid — for heating small samples of the oxide.
Further items are listed in Laboratory Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 used for?
Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 is used to study rust and iron ore chemistry, to prepare iron(III) salts, for teacher-led thermite demonstrations and as a reference red-brown pigment in school and college chemistry lessons. It is analytical reagent grade.
How much Iron Oxide (III) is in one pack?
One pack of Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 holds 200 g of analytical reagent grade ferric oxide and is supplied with an MSDS. This quantity covers many class samples, since most experiments use only a spatula-tip or a few grams.
Is Iron Oxide (III) the same as rust?
Iron Oxide (III) is the main compound in rust, although rust also contains water and is usually a hydrated oxide. Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 is an analytical reagent grade form, so it gives cleaner, more repeatable results than scraped rust.
How should Iron Oxide (III) be stored?
Store Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 in its closed container in a dry cupboard, away from aluminium powder and other reactive metals. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Is batch information available for Iron Oxide (III)?
Batch details for Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158, such as the expiry date and any analysis document, should be requested with your quotation through the contact page. The MSDS is supplied with every pack, as stated in the product listing.
Who supplies Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India supplies Iron Oxide (III) SCI-249/158 to schools, colleges, laboratories, dealers and importers in India and international markets. It is a sourced chemical, sent with its MSDS.
Request a Quote
Request a quotation for Iron Oxide (III) (SCI-249/158) through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the acids and crucibles for your iron chemistry practicals.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
