Characterization of Microbially-Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Under Cathodic Protection Conditions.

Abstract

The corrosion of carbon steel due to the metabolic activity of bacteria, specifically sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), is known as Microbially-Influenced Corrosion (MIC). This type of corrosion usually results in a form of localized corrosion, e.g., crevice corrosion. The present research is intended to explore the effectiveness of cathodic protection in eliminating or limiting the destructive effects of MIC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA298897

Entities

People

  • Digby D. Macdonald
  • Richard Unz

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Carbon Steels
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Corrosion
  • Data Acquisition
  • Electrodes
  • Equations
  • Frequency Response
  • Hydrogen Embrittlement
  • Materials
  • Microelectrodes
  • Organic Acids
  • Photoelectrochemical Cells
  • Polymers
  • Production
  • Resistance
  • Transmission Lines

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology