Iron filings fall between two pieces of plexiglass while ghostly numbers appear, counting down 30 seconds. Just as quickly as they appear, the numbers disappear – dropping down to the bottom of ...

A tube filled with iron filings is magnetized and the magnetization is shown using a compass. Note: this demonstration can be shown on the overhead projector and is appropriate for large lecture halls ...

Did you know that phosphorus is attracted to and clings to iron filings? Phosphorus is a pollutant. It comes from stormwater runoff, sediment erosion, grass clippings, lawn fertilizer, and pet waste.

The method chosen depends upon the type of mixture. A mixture of iron filings and sand can easily be separated using a magnet. The iron filings are attracted to the magnet, but the sand is not.