STIRRING & HEATING BASICS

MAGNETIC STIRRERS VS OVERHEAD STIRRERS

Stirring is a critical part of many chemical processes. Stirring promotes the homogenization of miscible liquids, solid particles, and other reagents that are used within chemistry processes. Heat heating a solution ensures even heat distribution and consistent heating throughout the entire solution. It causes atoms and molecules to collide, giving a desired outcome. In other words, it causes them to react with each other to create a product. Magnetic and overhead stirrers are commonly used in the lab to complete various mixing tasks. Download our Introduction to Heating and Stirring Basics Guide to learn more about some key factors you should consider.