Sample sterilization is a crucial step in microbially induced corrosion (MIC) research that is usually overlooked. In this regard, metal sterilization procedures should not alter the surface nor affect the inherent susceptibility of the metal to corrosion while adequately deactivating biological activity. So, are all sterilization methods the same? Do they alter the corrosion response of the sample being investigated?
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ECS classic lectures on electrochemistry
A series of classic lectures in electrochemistry published by the Electrochemical Society and the Case Western Reserve University and sponsored by The Eltech Systems Lectureship in Electrochemistry Endowment Fund.
ISO Standards for use in the oil and gas industry – Update 2016
This post provides a link to the ISO & IOGP poster that summarizes all ISO standards used in the oil and gas industry.
CORROSION 2016: Mechanisms of Localized Corrosion Symposium – In Memoriam of Professor José R. Galvele
Dr. Ajit Mishra and I have organized the upcoming TEG 407X (STG 60) Mechanisms of localized corrosion in Memoriam of Professor José Galvele (March 1937 – August 2011). The year 2016 marked the 40th anniversary of Prof. Galvele’s seminal “Transport Processes and the Mechanism of Pitting of Metals” publication. Our goal for the symposium was to bring the best of industry and academia under one roof. We will be honored by the presence of distinguished guest speakers from both industry and academia. A list of lecturers and scope of their talks is presented below.
Use of an electrochemical split cell technique to evaluate the influence of shewanella oneidensis activities on corrosion of carbon steel — Publication
This post summarizes the outcome of an investigation on microbially induced corrosion by shewanella oneidensis, an iron-reducing bacteria. Get your copy!
Are cracks born from pits?
This article describes the different forms of environmentally assisted cracking that can affect low alloy steels and corrosion resistant alloys in the oil & gas industry.