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no. Distilled water has had all chemicals and minerals removed, usually by steaming and re-condensation. Sterile water has been treated, usually heat treated, to destroy pathogens (any living organisms). So, you can sterilize distilled water, but not all distilled water is sterile. manufacturing criteria do NOT require that regular distilled water be packaged to prevent contamination. Water sold as sterile water must be packaged to avoid contamination. On the other hand, water full of minerals can be sterilized; the minerals are still present. So if you want mineral free, organism free water, you need sterile distilled; if just mineral free, distilled.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDistilled water by definition is the steam collected from heated liquid water. This water is sterile, it has nothing in it except water. All contaminates have been left behind. As soon as the water is contaminated then it has the potential to become non sterile.
Air has fungi spores, containers can have contaminants in them.
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∙ 14y agoYes, distillation is a form of sterilization.
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What happens to a prune when placed in distilled water does it shrink swell or stay the same and why?
It will swell. In the given conditions, the hypotense solution will allow a great influx of the distilled water.
Are vacuoles in distilled water elodea leaf cells hypotonic isotonic?
isotonic, things remain the same
Would distilled water test negative for starch?
Theoretically, distilled water should test negative for just about everything but wetness!
What term describes the condition of plant cells after being placed in distilled water?
What term describes the condition of plant cells after being placed in distilled water?
Salt water tap water distilled water?
Distilled? Well I think the answer is 3.34%? That's a wild guess because I remember hearing this statistic randomly in a Science vid at school but I'm not sure if that was the answer. The density of a salt saturated solution is 1.2 g/mL
What is the difference between sterile distilled water and sterile water?
Sterile distilled water has no microbial contamination and is distilled and and sterile water merely has no microbial contamination.Distillation is the process of separation by heating a liquid until it evaporates and then condensing the steam back into a purer liquid as all contamination remains in the part which does not evaporate.
How is water distilled?
Distillation is achieved by boiling the water and collecting and cooling the evaporate in a sterile container.
Can you use sterile water in place of distilled water in a cigar humidor?
Yes. Just make sure it is a medical grade sterile water. Don't use boiled tap water. Ideally you should use propylene glycol (PG) as well.
What kind of water must be used in medical preparations and why?
Distilled water is the kind of water that must be used in medical preparations. Distilled water is the closest thing that can be found to absolutely clean water.
Can you use saline when doing tattoos or do you need distilled water?
I've honestly never heard this question before in my time as a tattoo artist, but I would say no to be on the safe side. There would really be nothing wrong with it per se as it should be sterile and has the same overall consistency as water, but I would stick with distilled water all the same.
What is pH for distilled water?
the pH of distilled water is 7.0 and is the same as pure water The solution is acidic.
Does distilled boil faster than pure water?
distilled water and pure water are the same thing.
Can I Substitute boiled water for distilled water?
No. They are not the same. Distilled water is only water. Boiled water will likely contain minerals.
Is water with salt in it the same as distilled water?
They are not similar.
Is eye wash distilled water?
Eye wash is usually sterile saline solution so that it does not burn or sting when placed on the eye.
How do you prepare distil water?
It is easy to prepare distilled water at home. Simply fill a large pot with water and place a collection container inside the pot. As the water boils, the steam is collected inside the collection container. This collected steam is distilled water and it should be stored in a sterile container.
How do you prepare distillation?
It is easy to prepare distilled water at home. Simply fill a large pot with water and place a collection container inside the pot. As the water boils, the steam is collected inside the collection container. This collected steam is distilled water and it should be stored in a sterile container.
