Bibby Scientific - Bibby Scientific B212 Magnetic Hotplate Stirrer

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for dissolving solids and mixing liquids in chemical synthesis.
• Commonly employed in biological laboratories for cell culture media preparation and reagent mixing.
• Utilised in pharmaceutical R&D for formulation development and sample preparation.
• Suitable for quality control processes requiring precise temperature and stirring control.
• Applied in academic research settings for general laboratory experiments.

Typical Specifications

Typical stirring capacity

For this class of equipment, units commonly handle volumes up to 10-15 litres.

Power supply

Typically operates on a standard UK single-phase 230V, 50Hz supply.

Hotplate temperature range

Commonly features a temperature range from ambient to approximately 300-350°C.

Stirring speed range

Units of this type typically offer a stirring speed range from 50 to 1500 rpm.

Hotplate material

Often constructed with ceramic or aluminium hotplates for even heating and chemical resistance.

Footprint

Typically compact, with a base dimension of around 150-200mm square, suitable for benchtop use.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a magnetic hotplate stirrer used for?

  A magnetic hotplate stirrer is used to heat and mix liquids simultaneously. It employs a rotating magnetic field to cause a stir bar immersed in the liquid to spin, providing agitation, while the hotplate provides controlled heating.

• How do I control the temperature and stirring speed?

• What type of vessels can be used on this hotplate stirrer?

• What maintenance is required for a magnetic hotplate stirrer?

• Can this unit be used in a fume hood?