How does an autoclave work? - Explain that Stuff
The high-pressure makes them self-sealing (the words "auto" and "clave" mean automatic locking), though for safety reasons most are also sealed manually from outside. Just like on a pressure cooker, a safety valve ensures that the steam pressure cannot build up to a dangerous level. Photo: Closing the door on a typical laboratory autoclave.
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