Autoclave

Description

Autoclaves are also known as steam sterilizers, and are typically used for healthcare or industrial applications.

An autoclave is a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on items that are placed inside a pressure vessel. The items are heated to an appropriate sterilization temperature for a given amount of time.

The moisture in the steam efficiently transfers heat to the items to destroy the protein structure of the bacteria and spores.