Quote Originally Posted by stick
In general, most chemical reactions can be sped up by adding energy in some form, either by mixing/agitation, heating, etc. A few basic principles of chemistry at work, IE reaching activation energy for reactions, increasing reaction rate by improving contact between reactants, etc.

Correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I've done any chem.
You pretty much got it right. One very important thing you missed is the fact of the surface area increasing because a new location is being soaked with glycerin every time you agitate it.

I use a magnetic stirrer that i built. :jointsmile: