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Magnesium (Strip)
Magnesium (Strip) (Product Code: SCI-226/152) is a thin magnesium metal ribbon used to demonstrate combustion, oxide formation and metal-acid reactions in school and college chemistry lessons. The strip is 4 mm wide and 0.2 mm thick and comes as a 5 metre length, so it can be cut into many short pieces for class experiments. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Width | 4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Length | 5 m |
| Melting point | 648 °C |
| Boiling range | 1090 °C |
| Heat of fusion | 8.48 kJ/mol |
| Product code | SCI-226/152 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Magnesium Ribbon Used For?
The classic use is burning magnesium ribbon: a short piece held in crucible tongs is lit in a Bunsen flame, burns with a dazzling white light and leaves a white ash of magnesium oxide, a clear example of a chemical change and a combination reaction. Dissolving the ash in water and testing it with red litmus shows that the oxide is basic.
Short lengths also react with dilute hydrochloric acid to release hydrogen and are used in reactivity-series and displacement experiments in school chemistry labs across India. Rub the strip with sandpaper first to remove the dull oxide coating, cut only the length each group needs, and warn students not to look directly at the burning metal.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The number of 5 m strips, based on how many pieces each class will burn or react.
- That the 4 mm width and 0.2 mm thickness match the method in your worksheets.
- Accessories to include on the same quotation, such as sandpaper, tongs and a burner.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, sources Magnesium (Strip) for teaching laboratories and supplies it with other chemistry consumables such as acids, indicators and heating apparatus. Schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets can have everything for a practical quoted on one enquiry. See the ScienceLab profile for company details.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items needed for the burning-magnesium and metal-acid practicals:
- Sand Paper Sheets — cleans the oxide film off the ribbon before use.
- Crucible & Beaker Tongs — holds the burning strip at a safe distance.
- Bunsen Burner — provides the flame to ignite the magnesium.
- Magnesium Oxide — a pure sample of the combustion product for comparison.
- Hydrochloric Acid — reacts with magnesium to produce hydrogen gas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of Magnesium (Strip) SCI-226/152?
Magnesium (Strip) SCI-226/152 is 4 mm wide and 0.2 mm thick and is supplied as a 5 metre length. The thin, narrow ribbon is easy to cut with scissors into short pieces for individual student experiments.
What physical data is listed for this Magnesium (Strip)?
The listing for Magnesium (Strip) SCI-226/152 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 when discussing the properties of metals in class.
Why does Magnesium (Strip) need cleaning before use?
Magnesium (Strip) slowly forms a dull oxide layer in air, which can delay ignition or slow its reaction with acid. Rubbing each piece with sandpaper until it is shiny exposes fresh metal and gives more consistent results in class.
How should Magnesium (Strip) be stored?
Store Magnesium (Strip) SCI-226/152 coiled in a closed, labelled container in a dry chemical cupboard, away from acids and open flames. 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) SCI-226/152?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India supplies Magnesium (Strip) SCI-226/152 to schools, colleges, laboratories, dealers and importers. It is a sourced material and can be quoted together with tongs, burners and acids for a complete combustion practical.
What does a quotation for Magnesium (Strip) need?
To quote Magnesium (Strip), ScienceLab needs the product code SCI-226/152, the number of 5 metre strips, the delivery address and any accessories to include. Send these details through the contact page or add the item to the enquiry cart.
Request a Quote
Ask for a quotation on Magnesium (Strip) (SCI-226/152) through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with tongs and sandpaper for the burning-magnesium practical.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
