Step 1: Equipment readiness

Choose Equipment: Select a stirring tank and stirrer based on the solid chemical type and desired separation process.

Setup: Ensure all equipment such as reagent bottles are clean and properly joined together.

Step 2: Solvent And Solid Readiness

Prepare Solvent: Choose a solvent that can effectively dissolve or suspend the target solid. Ensure that it is compatible with the reagent bottles used.

Add solids: Take care while adding the solid chemicals to the stirring tank or directly to the reagent bottles if applicable.

Step 3: Stirring Process

Begin Stirring: Start with low speed of stirring in order to mix solid material with liquid ones smoothly. Gradually increase until you reach an optimal level determined in pre-tests.

Monitor- Continuously observe suspension uniformity; make adjustments as necessary for stirring speed and time.

Step 4: Analysis And Optimization

Analyze Suspension- Assess suspension quality using techniques like particle size analysis and visual inspection.

Optimize Conditions – Adjusting stir parameters according to analysis will help achieve best possible suspension quality.

Step 5 – Post-Processing

Separate Solids- Let solid settle after stirring or alternatively use filtration technique to remove suspended particles.

Recover Solvent – Distillation or evaporation may be performed depending on whether solvent is valuable or not.

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