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What is the working principle of an autoclave?
What is the working principle of an autoclave?
An autoclave provides sterilization using steam under pressure to kill bacteria, viruses, and spores present in the material.
What is the autoclave also called?
What is the autoclave also called?
The autoclave is also called a steam sterilizer.
What is the pressure chamber made of?
What is the pressure chamber made of?
The pressure chamber is made up of stainless steel or gunmetal inside an outer jacket made of iron.
What type of sterilization method is the autoclave based on?
What type of sterilization method is the autoclave based on?
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What is the purpose of the outer jacket in an autoclave?
What is the purpose of the outer jacket in an autoclave?
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