Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: Global Phenomena, Local Mechanisms

Abstract

Much of the on-going research in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is directed al identification of unifying mechanisms for global observations of MIC-related phenomena, e.g. ennoblement of passive alloys and corrosion of carbon steel pilings. Both occur in fresh and saline waters In the following sections data will be presented suggesting that a single explanation for either is unsatisfactory. The two examples provide evidence that MR mechanisms can he site specific and multiple mechanisms can be operative, especially in coastal waters where water chemistry varies with location and is subject to riverine inputs and tidal fluxes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 17, 2011
Accession Number
ADA537294

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Carbon Steels
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Corrosion
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Environment
  • Lake Superior
  • Materials
  • Microorganisms
  • Salt Water
  • Sodium Azides
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Steel
  • Water Chemistry

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  • Theoretical Analysis.