Diagnosing Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: A State-of-the-Art Review
Abstract
Diagnosing microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) after it has occurred requires a combination of microbiological, metallurgical, and chemical analyses. MIC investigations have' typically attempted to 1) identify causative microorganisms in the bulk medium or associated with the corrosion products. 2) identify a pit morphology consistent with an MIC mechanism, and 3) identify a corrosion product chemistry that is consistent with the causative organisms. The following sections provides discussion of available techniques, their advantages and disadvantages, and most importantly, their limitations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA470200
Entities
People
- Brenda J. Little
- J. Lee
- R. I. Ray
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory