Dynamics of Steam Sterilization (500pcs/pack)

Steam sterilization has been used for over 100 years. Decades of research have shown that the integrity of a steam sterilization process is the function of three basic parameters: time, temperature and the presence of saturated steam. All three are critical for effective steam sterilization. The importance of saturated steam is demonstrated when dry heat sterilization is compared with steam sterilization. The use of steam allows faster sterilization than dry heat. For example, dry heat sterilization requires a sterilization time of 60 minutes at 320°F (160°C), while steam sterilization at the same temperature would take less than a minute. Clearly, steam hastens the kill time of living organisms by many orders of magnitude and is generally preferable to dry heat.