Cole-Parmer SHP-400-BC Premium Digital Stirring Hot Plate, 15 x 15 cm, Ceramic, Blue; 230 VAC

Description

This premium laboratory instrument from Cole-Parmer performs simultaneous heating and magnetic stirring. It is built for a 230 VAC electrical input, catering to international laboratory standards. The unit's defining feature is its 15 x 15 cm ceramic top plate, which is colored blue. Ceramic surfaces offer superior chemical inertness, making them resistant to corrosion from a wide range of reagents and simplifying decontamination. As a premium model, it likely incorporates advanced control electronics for stable temperature maintenance and precise stirring, potentially including protective functions to safeguard samples and the device itself. The digital controls allow for separate adjustment of heat and stir parameters. Suitable for demanding procedures in research and development, this hot plate can be used for tasks like solvent evaporation, chemical synthesis, or maintaining cell cultures at a constant temperature with gentle mixing.