A multi-disciplinary, multi-industry overview of microbiologically influenced corrosion, with strategies for diagnosis and control or prevention

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion helps engineers and scientists understand and combat the costly failures that occur due to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This book combines recent findings from diverse disciplines into one comprehensive reference. Complete with case histories from a variety of environments, it covers:

• Biofilm formation
• Causative organisms, relating bacteria and fungi to corrosion mechanisms for groups of metals
• Diagnosing and monitoring MIC
• Electrochemical techniques, with an overview of methods for detection of MIC
• The impact of alloying elements, including antimicrobial metals, and design features on MIC
• MIC of non-metallics
• Strategies for control or prevention of MIC, including engineering, chemical, and biological approaches

This is a valuable, all-inclusive reference for corrosion scientists, engineers, and researchers, as well as designers, managers, and operators.

About the Author
BRENDA LITTLE is Senior Scientist for Marine Molecular Processes at the Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. She serves on the editorial board for Biofouling and is a National Association of Corrosion Engineers International Fellow.

JASON LEE is a Materials and Corrosion Engineer at the Naval Research Laboratory, Ocean Sciences Branch, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Reviews
"...strongly recommended for engineers and scientists that design components that might be exposed to MIC...would also make an excellent text..." (Journal of Metals Online, October 23, 2007)



Book Information
ISBN 9780471772767
Author Brenda J. Little
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Wiley-Interscience
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 535g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 165mm * 20mm