Author : Ewald Heitz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783642800191
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)
Book Synopsis Microbially Influenced Corrosion of Materials by : Ewald Heitz
Download or read book Microbially Influenced Corrosion of Materials written by Ewald Heitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corrosion has been largely considered to be caused only abiotically, without regard of any biological influence. However, corrosion of organic materials, metals, minerals and plastics can be strongly influenced by microorganisms, enhancing the kinetics of the corrosion processes. This book presents case histories, theoretical explanations, and methods for the detection, sanitation and prevention of biologically influenced corrosion.