Sterilization of space hardware.Discussion of various techniques of sterilization of space flight hardware using either destructive heating or the action of chemicals. Factors considered in the dry-heat destruction of microorganisms include the effects of microbial water content, temperature, the physicochemical properties of the microorganism and adjacent support, and nature of the surrounding gas atmosphere. Dry-heat destruction rates of microorganisms on the surface, between mated surface areas, or buried in the solid material of space vehicle hardware are reviewed, along with alternative dry-heat sterilization cycles, thermodynamic considerations, and considerations of final sterilization-process design. Discussed sterilization chemicals include ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, methyl bromide, dimethyl sulfoxide, peracetic acid, and beta-propiolactone.Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Pflug, I. J. (Minnesota, University Minneapolis, Minn., United States) Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSR-09-010-027
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Public
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