Quick Answer:The Glass Stirring Rod is a fire-polished glass rod for stirring, dissolving and decanting, made in diameters of 3 to 10 mm and lengths of 100 to 300 mm.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Key Features
Chemically inert glass that does not contaminate reactions.
Round ends, fire-polished at both ends.
Diameters of 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 mm.
Lengths from 100 mm to 300 mm.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Diameters
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 mm
Lengths
100–300 mm
Ends
Round, fire polished
How It Is Used
The rod is used to stir solutions, help solids dissolve and guide liquid down its length when decanting or pouring into a filter funnel. Its smooth, rounded ends avoid scratching beakers and flasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes is the Glass Stirring Rod made in?
Diameters of 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 mm, and lengths from 100 mm to 300 mm.
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