A vertical autoclave is a type of laboratory equipment used to sterilize equipment and materials by subjecting them to high-pressure steam. It is a cylindrical chamber that is heated by steam and pressurized to a specific level. The steam penetrates the materials being sterilized, killing microorganisms and other biological agents.
Vertical autoclaves are typically used in laboratories, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. They are also used in industrial settings, such as food processing plants and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.