A POSSIBLE ROLE FOR SULFATE REDUCERS IN THE CORROSION OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Abstract

Evidence was obtained for the presence of sulfate-reducing bacteria (Desulfovibrio sp.) in pits of an epoxy-topcoated aluminum alloy (7178) tank, and in tubercles and pits in a similar tank coated with Buna N. The sulfate- reducing bacteria were found in tubercles in association with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Cladosporium sp. This association of microorganisms in developing oxygen concentration cells is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 27, 1966
Accession Number
AD0651441

Entities

People

  • Walter P. Iverson

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerobic Bacteria
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Bacteria
  • Biological Laboratories
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Materials
  • Microorganisms
  • Sodium Azides
  • Sodium Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Microbial Pathology