Magnetic stirrers are a staple in almost any lab or school chemistry class. They are used because they are easy to clean and the small magnetic stirrer requires no lubricant or other contaminates. They also stir at a measurable and repeatable rate, unlike human stirring.
We've worked to bring you multiple choices for you to pick out the magnetic mixer that is right for you.
INTLLAB Magnetic Stirrer
Made to move
This low cost, simple magnetic mixer from INTLLAB is a great place to start if you are just getting into chemistry.
It doesn't have the additions of a heated plate or a stand for a probe, but it does move up to 3000 milliliters which is a considerable amount of solution. If you are looking for a mixer for your home for a good price, this is a great choice.
Four E's Scientific Compact Labware
This mixer is ready to travel
If you are traveling tester, or just want a mixer that is super lightweight and easy to move then the Four E's Compact might be worth a look.
I like the sleek black design, and though it can only move one liter of solution it would be perfect for taking with you when you need to travel, especially if you only need to mix small amounts of solution for testing purposes.
Apera Instruments AI2801
A tiny footprint
When space is at a premium you might need equipment that can fit in a small area but still be a powerful tool. Enter the Apera AI2801.
While the Apera itself is incredibly small it has a powerful motor capable of spinning at 2300 RPM to move a respectable three liters of solution. The dial on the front lets you control that power as well so you can get exactly what you need out of it.
EOSAGA 79-1 mixer
Turn up the heat
At some point you will need to increase the usability of your magnetic mixer and the most likely thing you will need is heat.
The EOSAGA may only move one liter of a solution but it has a 250w heated plate to allow you to warm up the solution and a clamp to attach a temperature probe to help you measure easily. The stepless motors mean both the heat and the stirring speed can be ramped up smoothly, making measurements much easier.
Happybuy 4 Heads Magnetic Stirrer
Great for classrooms too
When you have reached the point of needing multiple mixers this four-head mixer from Happybuy is a great place to start.
All 4 mixers are able to mix and heat at different rates without affecting each other. This lets you take multiple measurements at different rates. Each plate is capable of moving one liter of solution and heating that solution to 99.99 degrees Celsius (close to boiling point for water). This would be great for a small lab looking to expand or a school that needs multiple experiments running at the same time.
Stir it up
When looking at magnetic mixers we had certain criteria in mind such as the amount of solution it could spin, if it could heat up, and how bulky it was. The INTLLAB Magnetic Stirrer was our top pick for being able to stir a large volume of chemicals easily. Three liters of solution feels like a lot to be stirring, but it works for those who need it.
If you are looking for something small, lightweight, and cool looking then you should go for the Four E's Scientific Compact Labware. I know that looks shouldn't matter, but why have an ugly piece of equipment if you can have a glossy black one instead?
