How an Autoclave Uses Steam for Sterilization

We are continuing our series on the products we use daily that involve steam boilers. Today, Brent visits the dentist to learn how steam plays a part in the sanitation of dental instruments.

Hot water and steam have been sterilizing instruments since Biblical times. These days, we use the Autoclave. Watch as Dr. Travis shows us just how the autoclave works when sterilizing.

Questions asked during this video:

How are an autoclave and pressure cooker similar?

At what temperature is steam considered "sterile"?

What is the autoclave?

Who invented the autoclave?

Besides steam, what other option is there for sanitation?

Key terms:

Autoclave

Charles Cumberland

Steam Autoclave

Steam Culture

Steam

Sterilization

Steam Sterilization

Steam Sanitation

Sterilization Equipment

Steam Autoclave Sterilization

If you have any steamy questions that you want Brent to answer, email him at steamculture@wareinc.com. Be sure to join us next Friday for the latest on Steam Culture.

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