There is also a non-heat ethylene oxide based sterilizing process that is
sometimes used.
Paul
On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Chris Kennedy wrote:
> SUPRDAVE_at_aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 11/9/99 10:29:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > healyzh_at_aracnet.com writes:
>
> [stuff deleted]
>
> > >
> > > OK, someone mind explaining what "autoclaved" is, or is that a typo, and if
> > > so what should it be?
> > >
> > > --Confused
> >
> > an autoclave is what they use to sterilize lab equipment. I think it just
> > gets very hot. No water involved.
>
> Actually it's heat and pressure, which in most cases is implemented
> using superheated steam (hence the pressure-cooker style latches and
> the pressure gauges usually found on autoclaves).
>
> Best,
> Chris
>
> --
> Chris Kennedy
> chris_at_mainecoon.com
> http://www.mainecoon.com
>
Received on Tue Nov 09 1999 - 21:56:18 GMT