Introduction To Sterilization Methods of Yingtai Autoclave

Introduction to Sterilization Methods of Yingtai Autoclave

What is Sterilization?

Sterilization is a process that kills or removes all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores, from an object or surface. One common method of achieving sterilization is by applying heat, which denatures proteins within cells. This loss of protein function disrupts cellular metabolism and ultimately leads to the death of the microorganism.

Sterilization Methods:

1. Heat Sterilization

   - Dry Heat Sterilization

   - Moist Heat Sterilization

2. Chemical Sterilization

3. Ultraviolet (UV) Sterilization

Principle of Steam Sterilizer Operation:

A steam sterilizer operates by generating saturated steam in a closed environment. The heat from the steam is rapidly transferred to the surface of the items being sterilized, damaging the microbial cell structures and rendering them inactive, thus achieving sterilization. This method is widely used for sterilizing instruments, clothing, and pharmaceuticals, and for the inactivation of various microorganisms.

Common Sterilization Temperature: 121°C (with chamber pressure at 220 kPa)  

Common Sterilization Time: 15 minutes