A magnetic stirrer used in the lab may also be a combination hot plate and stirrer. The heating will facilitate dissolution of compounds that would otherwise be a lengthy process should only a magnetic stirrer be employed. The hot plate and stirrer combination is most often equipped with controls that allow for precise temperatures and stirring speeds and may be either automatic, digital controls – set and forget – or manual with knobs to dial in the desired settings. With either choice, whether a simple magnetic stirrer or hot plate and stirrer combined, durability and safety are key issues that have been addressed in the choices offered by New Star Environmental.
