Hot plate

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This hot plate with magnetic stirrer is used for preparing chemicals in a research laboratory.

A hot plate is a small electric stove often used in food preparation, generally for small dishes in places where a full kitchen stove would not be convenient.

Hot plates are often used in laboratory settings to heat glassware. Some hotplates also contain a magnetic stirrer, allowing the heated liquid to be stirred simultaneously.

[edit] See also

• Griddle
• Heating element
• Blech

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