Magnetic stirrers are laboratory devices that use a rotating magnetic field to stir liquids. They consist of a magnetic bar or a stationary electromagnet that creates a rotating magnetic field, causing a stir bar immersed in the liquid to spin and mix the solution. This method is preferred for its efficiency, quiet operation, and ability to stir liquids in closed vessels without the need for complex mechanical seals.
Key Uses and Benefits:
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Mixing and Agitation:Magnetic stirrers are widely used in chemistry, biology, and other scientific fields for mixing and agitating liquids to ensure homogeneity and facilitate chemical reactions.
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Heating and Stirring:Many magnetic stirrers are combined with hot plates, allowing for precise temperature control and efficient mixing of liquids, which is crucial for various experiments and processes.
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Versatility:They are suitable for a wide range of applications, including mixing low-viscosity liquids, viscous solutions, cell suspensions, and small samples.
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Efficiency and Precision:The rotating magnetic field provides a consistent and thorough mixing action, ensuring accurate results in experiments.
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Reduced Contamination:The closed-vessel stirring minimizes the risk of contamination from the surrounding environment.
Magnetic Stirrers are suitable for most types of laboratory applications where controlled stirring and heating is required.
Features:
- For controlled heating and stirring
- Reliable incoloy heating elements
- Temperature range 50°C – 350°C
- Reliable solid state electronic speed control
- Stirring bar 40 x 8mm
- Voltage: 230V/50Hz
- Power: 550
- RPM: 100-1800
- Load capacity 5L