Laboratory homogenizers are high-speed, high-shear mixers that reduce samples to uniformed-sized molecules through maceration, cutting, and blending. They are used to process liquids, slurries, or granular substances. Product specifications for laboratory homogenizers include media viscosity, capacity, feed rate, motor speed, motor power, pressure range, and operating temperature. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s thickness. Capacity is the volume of product that a laboratory homogenizer can accommodate. Feed rate measures product flow over a given period of time. Media characteristics such as pH concentration and specific gravity are also important considerations. Some laboratory homogenizers include an integral heating or cooling element. Others are intrinsically safe, explosion proof, or designed for sanitary applications.