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Sterilization of Air by Heat

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

R. Elsworth ,
R. C. Telling  and
J. W. S. Ford
R. Elsworth
Affiliation:
Microbiological Research Department, Ministry of Supply, Porton, Wiltshire
R. C. Telling
Affiliation:
Microbiological Research Department, Ministry of Supply, Porton, Wiltshire
J. W. S. Ford
Affiliation:
Microbiological Research Department, Ministry of Supply, Porton, Wiltshire
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Equipment for the sterilization of air by heat with capacities of 140 l./min., and 1700 l./min. respectively is described. An improved method for testing sterility is given.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 53 , Issue 4 , December 1955 , pp. 445 - 457
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1955

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