The application of plasma gas technology to sterilization and decontamination of spacecraft components is considered. Areas investigated include: effective sterilizing ranges of four separate gases; lethal constituents of a plasma environment; effectiveness of plasma against a diverse group of microorganisms; penetrating efficiency of plasmas for sterilization; and compatibility of spacecraft materials with plasma environments. Results demonstrated that plasma gas, specifically helium plasma, is a highly effective sterilant and is compatible with spacecraft materials.


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    Title :

    Plasma Sterilization Technology for Spacecraft Applications


    Contributors:
    S. J. Fraser (author) / R. L. Olson (author) / W. M. Leavens (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    158 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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