What is the principle of Autoclave

Answer Posted / avinash

The main principle involved in autoclaving is,sterilization
i.e, inorder to kill the microorganisms.The temperature
level is 121C and the pressure level is 15lbps,after
reaching 15lbps it should be kept for still 15min,then it
will be completely sterilized!!!!!!

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