Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of steel – a study using correlative SEM, EDX and Raman microscopy

Thomas Planko, Harald Matthias Fitzek, Stefanie Eichinger, Johannes Rattenberger, Günther Koraimann, Hartmuth Schröttner

Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstract

Abstract

Direct costs due to corrosion worldwide amount to 3% and in some countries up to 5% of the GDP (gross domesticproduct) [1]. Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is responsible for 20% of all corrosion damage [2]. In thiscontext, there is great interest in understanding MIC especially, since it has been shown that some microbes slowdown the rate of corrosion [3], while others speed it up. The study of MIC is a challenge, as there is a wide range ofpotential microbes and mechanisms that make it difficult to find a generalized explanation of MIC.
Original languageGerman
Pages189-190
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event2021 Microscopy Conference: MC 2021 - Virtuell, Austria
Duration: 22 Aug 202126 Aug 2021

Conference

Conference2021 Microscopy Conference
Abbreviated titleMC 2021
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVirtuell
Period22/08/2126/08/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)

Cite this