How to Use an Autoclave

There are a lot of products that need to be sterilized: pharmaceuticals, equipment, solutions, medical waste, and even tattoo needles! We use a device called an Autoclave to sterilize materials in the lab. In today's demonstration, we'll show 2 common applications: 1. Sterilize a solution using slow exhaust. 2. Sterilize and dry some empty glassware using fast exhaust. You can explore our interactive autoclave for free at http://www.ncbionetwork.org/educational-resources/elearning/interactive-elearning-tools/autoclave-operation. *Special thanks to Meghan Davis, Toby Mapes, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for making this project possible.