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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 ID
19720027156
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
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
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Accession Number
72A10822
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSR-09-010-027
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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