Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Military Environments

Abstract

MICROBIOLOGICALLY INFLUENCED CORROSION (MIC) designates corrosion due to the presence and activities of microorganisms. Microorganisms can accelerate rates of partial reactions in corrosion processes and/or shift the mechanism for corrosion processes and/or shift the mechanism for corrosion (Ref 1). Most laboratory and field MIC studies have focused on bacterial involvement: however, other single-celled organisms, including fungi, can influence corrosion. This article focuses on MIC of military assets and is divided into atmospheric, hydrocarbon and water immersed, and buried environments. Individual mechanisms for MIC are discussed for specific examples. More general discussions of MIC are found in the articles "Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion" and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Testing" in ASM Handbook, Volume 13A. 2003.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA470709

Entities

People

  • Brenda J. Little
  • Jason S. Lee
  • Richard I. Ray

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Environment
  • Fungi
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrogen Embrittlement
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Microorganisms
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design