Autoclaving?????

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Indicators are used in autoclaving to ensure that sterilization is complete. One type of chemical indicator turns color when it has reached a specific temperature and the other type turns color when it has reached a specified temperature and been exposed to steam. Do you know hich type of indicator should be used and why?

2006-12-28 13:55:02 · 2 answers · asked by Steenskees 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Both autoclave tapes will change colour when the temperature hits over 120. This is sufficient to tell you that the require temperature was attained and you are unlikely to have heat-resistant spores around.

2006-12-28 22:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by the last ninja 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

An autoclave uses heat, steam, and pressure to sterilize things.

2006-12-28 15:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋