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pre vacuum,pre pressure,no of pulses heat up temeperture,heat up hold,sterlization temperature,sterlization hold time .post vaccum ,post presuure no, of post impulses ,vacuum hold time

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15 to 20 Lb of steam pressure

121 to 125 degrees C (250-256 degrees F) steam temperature

15 to 45 minutes, depending on the nature of the load

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How do you test the efficiency of an autoclave in microbiology?

An Autoclave is a piece of equipment used for sterilization purposes and requires quarterly calibration. There are three types of calibrations to be done - timer, temperature and pressure. To calibrate the timer, post an appropriate correction factor directly on the autoclave. Post a correction factor on the autoclave control panel if the temperatures were different, and for pressure post a correction factor on the autoclave if it is not true.


What are the three leading factors that cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

Incomplete sterilization in the autoclave can be caused by inadequate temperature. It can also be caused by improper processing time or a leaky door seal.


Why high pressure needed in autoclave?

To sterilise effectively the water in the autoclave needs to reach a temperature of 120°C. Since water at atmospheric pressure boils at 100°C, a higher pressure is needed to reach that temperature.


How can the temperature in the autoclave go above boiling temperature of 212 F?

At higher pressure the boiling point is higher.


How can the temperature in the autoclave go above the boiling point of water?

Because the pressure is higher.


What are the parts functions of autoclave?

The function of an autoclave in a microbiology laboratory is to sterilize the growth medium used in the laboratory without breaking down certain necessary nutrients required for the growth of microorganisms.


How much the autoclave volume?

how much autoclave volume ? laboratores


When was Autoclave - album - created?

Autoclave - album - was created in 1991.


How is temperature in fluids measured?

with the appropriate thermomometer with the appropriate thermometer


What is the main principal of autoclave?

steriling the acessories by introducing saturated steam with required pressure high temperature under the influence if high pressure that is 121 degree celsius temp and 15 ATM pressure.


What is autoclave paper?

paper that is used to wrap items that are placed in an autoclave for sterilization


What water do you use in an autoclave?

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