Research Area

Analytics – Materials – Composites

Autoclave / Steam Sterilizer

Stability under Steam Pressure Conditions
Test for Sterilizability

In addition to sterilizing consumables, the autoclave can also be used to investigate the long-term behavior and service life of materials and thus serves for material testing and quality assurance.

Possible Operating Modes & Application Examples:
•  Autoclaving of materials and test samples
•  Provides information on material properties regarding:
   - Dimensional stability
   - Corrosion resistance
   - Ageing behavior
   - Pressure resistance
   - Long-term behavior & service life
   - Coating quality
•  Test for sterilizability of adhesives, casting compounds, composite materials, etc.

Possible Testing Standards:
•  GSB AL 631
•  HAST Test
•  ICP - TM 650

Technical Data
Temperature range:max. 140 °C
Interior space (maximum):approx. H:  28 cm & Ø:  25 cm
18 l
Material of the chamber:stainless steel
Accessories:wire basket, T- & ρ-sensor
Feature:freely programmable
electronically controllable
long-term cycles possible (up to 1 week)

Manufacturer:

CertoClav Sterilizer GmbH

Model:  

CertoClav Connect

Dr. Joerg Leuthaeusser

Head of Department
Analytics – Materials – Composites 

JL@innovent-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641 2825 48

Dr. Evelyn Kaemmer

Head of Department
Analytics – Materials – Composites 

E.Kaemmer@innovent-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641 2825 57