Description
Introducing High temperature silicon sealant , the perfect solution for creating airtight, durable seals in mushroom cultivation and various other applications. This silicon will withstand high heat and pressure so this silicone sealant is ideal for mycology projects where Heat sterilization is key. Whether you’re sealing Mycology Jar Lids for liquid cultures or creating Injection Ports, this sealant ensures contamination-free results.
Key Features:
- Withstands high temperatures, perfect for Heat Sterilization
- Ideal for mycology, laboratory, and home applications
- Provides a long-lasting, flexible seal
- Easy to apply and cures quickly
Order now for reliable, contamination-free results in your mushroom cultivation.
Experiment: Sealing and Sterilizing a Mushroom Cultivation Lid with High-Temperature Silicone Sealant
Materials Needed:
- High temperature silicone sealant
- Jar lid for mushroom cultivation (with pre-drilled hole)
- Alcohol swabs
- Sterile gloves
- 16mm syringe filter
- Masking tape
- Small spatula or applicator tool
Procedure:
- Prepare the Jar Lid: Sterilize the jar lid with alcohol swabs and wear sterile gloves thus limiting contamination.
- Make the Injection Port: Cover the hole in the jar lid with masking tape from the inside of the lid so no silicone spills through when applying the silicon. Using the high-temperature silicone sealant, carefully apply a thin layer around the pre-drilled hole on the outside of the lid. Ensure the sealant forms a clean, smooth surface. This seal will serve as an injection port once fully cured.
- Attach the Syringe Filter: Apply a small dab of the high-temperature silicone to the edge of the syringe filter. Place the filter on the lid to cover the hole completely, ensuring a tight seal. Let the silicone set for 24 hours to fully cure.
- Test the Seal: After 24 hours, check the seal by gently pressing the filter and ensuring no air escapes. Sterilize the jar and lid in a pressure cooker at 15 PSI for 60-90 minutes to test the durability of the seal.
- Usage: The sealed lid is now ready for use in mycology for sterile liquid cultures or substrate inoculation. You can safely inject spores or liquid culture through the silicone port using a sterilized syringe.
Results: The high temperature silicone sealant ensures a tight, sterile seal for your mushroom cultivation jars, allowing you to introduce spores or mycelium without contamination. This method provides a reusable, high-temperature resistant injection port for mushroom cultivation projects
