Magnesium Ribbon
Product Code : JL-LEP-10197
Magnesium Ribbon from Jaincolab is a shiny silvery-gray strip of solid magnesium metal, supplied in roll form for use as a reactant in chemistry demonstrations. As a school laboratory equipment manufacturer and laboratory equipment supplier in India, Jaincolab supplies this ribbon for igniting over a flame to demonstrate a highly exothermic combustion reaction — producing a blinding white light, intense heat, and a white powdery solid residue of magnesium oxide.
A staple reagent for educational lab equipment inventories, magnesium ribbon is widely used across school and college chemistry laboratories to illustrate oxidation and combustion principles safely under teacher supervision.
Specifications
| SKU | JL-LEP-10197 |
| Chemical Formula | Mg |
| Material Form | Relatively soft, lightweight solid metal |
| Supplied As | Solid ribbon, wound on a roll |
| Color | Shiny silvery gray-white |
| Mass per Roll | 25 g |
| Reaction Product | White powdery solid (magnesium oxide) on combustion |
| Compliance | Supplied as per DEPED guidelines |
Key Features
- Produces a highly exothermic combustion reaction with a blinding white light and intense heat when ignited
- Reacts to form magnesium oxide, a white powdery solid, illustrating oxidation for classroom demonstration
- Supplied in convenient roll form for measured, repeatable classroom use
- Lightweight, easy-to-cut ribbon format for controlled sample sizing
- Consistent 25 g mass per roll for predictable stock planning
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a trusted school laboratory equipment manufacturer supplying chemistry reagents and apparatus to schools, colleges and training institutes across India and internationally. Pair this reagent with Jaincolab's CH2 Chemistry Set - Basic Equipment or browse the Laboratory Equipment Products range for related chemistry lab accessories such as the Chemicals Storage Box for safe reagent storage. All specifications listed here reflect manufacturer-stated data, verified against source documentation before publishing.
Applications
| Setting | Use Case |
|---|---|
| School chemistry labs | Demonstrating exothermic combustion and oxidation reactions |
| College chemistry departments | Reagent for metal-reactivity and thermodynamics practicals |
| STEM demonstration kits | Visual, high-impact reaction demonstrations for student engagement |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Magnesium Ribbon used for?
It is used as a reactant, ignited over a flame to demonstrate a highly exothermic combustion reaction.
Q2. What happens when it is ignited?
It produces a blinding white light and intense heat, resulting in a white powdery solid, magnesium oxide.
Q3. What is its chemical formula?
Its chemical formula is Mg (magnesium metal).
Q4. How much ribbon comes in one roll?
Each roll has a mass of 25 g.
Q5. Is it suitable for school laboratories?
Yes, it is supplied for school and college chemistry laboratories as per DEPED guidelines.
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