sterilization methods

Method used in Sterilization

1. Methanical method

a. Scrubbing

b. Sedimentation 

2. Physical method

a. Sunlight

b. Drying

c. Heat

1. Dry heat

a. Red hot

b. Flamming

c. Hot air oven

d. Incineration 

2. Moist heat

a. Temperature below 100 degree Celsius

b. Temperature at 100 degree Celsius

c. Temperature above 100 degree celsius/ autoclave ; steam under pressure

3. Filteration

4. Radiation

a. Non ionizing radiation

b. Ionizing radiation 

5. Ultrasonic and Sonic vibration 

3. Chemical method