What is Autoclaving?
Autoclaving is an efficient sterilization method for laboratory instruments. A hot, pressurized and saturated steam is applied to destroy microorganisms and decontaminate e.g. laboratory plastic and glassware. Exposure time and temperature are critical. Moreover, the steam needs to penetrate through the entire load to be efficient. The equipment is generally sterilized at 121° C for 20 minutes in a high-pressure steam sterilizer