. Applied bacteriology; an introductory handbook for the use of students, medical officers of health, analysts and sanitarians. Bacteriology. THE HOT-AIR STERILISER 31 sterilised; when the cotton-wool becomes slightly browned, it may be taken as a sign that the sterilisation of the objects is complete. The platinum inoculating wires, for- ceps, etc., are best sterilised by passing through the flame of the Bunsen burner. The Steam Steriliser. — This is a cylindrical vessel of copper about 1 metre high by about 30 centimetres wide, jacketed with felt or other non-conducting material, and. Fig. 2
. Applied bacteriology; an introductory handbook for the use of students, medical officers of health, analysts and sanitarians. Bacteriology. THE HOT-AIR STERILISER 31 sterilised; when the cotton-wool becomes slightly browned, it may be taken as a sign that the sterilisation of the objects is complete. The platinum inoculating wires, for- ceps, etc., are best sterilised by passing through the flame of the Bunsen burner. The Steam Steriliser. — This is a cylindrical vessel of copper about 1 metre high by about 30 centimetres wide, jacketed with felt or other non-conducting material, and. Fig. 2.—Hot-air Steriliser. provided with a lid. The lid is also covered with felt, and is perforated to receive a thermometer. Inside the vessel is a diaphragm or grating about two-thirds down which divides the interior into two portions: the upper, or ' steam- chamber,' and the lower, or * water-chamber.' This part is fitted with a water-gauge to indicate the water-level. The apparatus stands upon three legs, and is heated by two ordinary Bunsen burners, or, better, by a large Fletcher Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Pearmain, Thomas Hames; Moor, Cresacre George. London, Baillie?re, Tindall and Cox
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