The typical temperature of an autoclave (operating at 30 psi of pressure is): (A) 121degC, (B) 100degC, (C) 63degC, (D) 134degC
Answer is D. Two types of autoclave are used in laboratories and hospitals. * Moist heat at 121 degree Celsius X 15-20 minutes (Pressure-15 psi) * Moist heat at 134 degree Celsius X 3 minutes (Pressure-30 psi)