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PRINCIPLE
Steam above 100°C or saturated
steam has better killing power than
dry heat.
Bacteria are more susceptible to
moist heat as bacterial protein
coagulates rapidly. When steam
comes in contact with a cooler
surface it cordenses to water &
PRINCIPLE
Steam above 100°C or saturated
steam has better killing power than
dry heat.
Bacteria are more susceptible to
moist heat as bacterial protein
coagulates rapidly. When steam
comes in contact with a cooler
surface it cordenses to water &