Magnesium Ribbon
Product Code : JL-LEP-10197
The Magnesium Ribbon (SKU JL-LEP-10197) is a relatively soft, lightweight metal strip supplied wound on a 25 g roll. Held in tongs and ignited over a flame, magnesium ribbon burns in a highly exothermic combustion reaction and leaves a white powdery solid, magnesium oxide, which makes it a standard reactant for lessons on chemical change, combustion and oxides. JaincoLab supplies it for school and college chemistry laboratories, as per DepEd guidelines.
Specifications
The ribbon is specified by its chemistry, form and pack size: it is magnesium (Mg) in the form of a shiny silvery grey-white solid ribbon, wound on a roll of 25 g, and it forms magnesium oxide on combustion.
| Product | Magnesium Ribbon |
| SKU | JL-LEP-10197 |
| Chemical formula | Mg |
| Material form | Relatively soft, lightweight solid metal |
| Supplied as | Solid ribbon, wound on a roll |
| Colour | Shiny silvery grey-white |
| Mass per roll | 25 g |
| Reaction product | White powdery solid (magnesium oxide) on combustion |
| Specification reference | As per DepEd guidelines |
Applications of magnesium ribbon
The ribbon is used in practicals and demonstrations where a metal reacts visibly, under teacher supervision and with the usual laboratory precautions. Typical uses are:
- Demonstrating combustion of magnesium to form magnesium oxide
- Showing a chemical change and an exothermic reaction
- Comparing the mass of metal and oxide in simple quantitative work
- Reacting magnesium with dilute acids in reactivity lessons
Scope of supply and ordering
Each unit is one 25 g roll of magnesium ribbon, as described in the specification table. Tongs, crucibles and burners are separate catalogue items; accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, packing and lead time for magnesium ribbon are confirmed on each quotation for the number of rolls and the delivery destination, including any conditions that apply to shipping chemicals. JaincoLab supplies schools, colleges and education projects, and exports to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How is the magnesium ribbon supplied?
As a solid ribbon wound on a roll, with 25 g per roll.
What forms when it burns?
A white powdery solid, magnesium oxide.
What is it used for in the laboratory?
It is ignited over a flame to demonstrate a highly exothermic combustion reaction.
Related products
Items used with magnesium ribbon:
Browse Laboratory Equipment Products or the JaincoLab chemistry lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the Magnesium Ribbon, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
