Microbial analysis and surface characterization of SABIC carbon steel corrosion in soils of different moisture levels

Awatif Al-Judaibi, Aisha Al-Moubaraki

Biological Science Department, Microbiology Section, King Abdu Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Chemistry Department, King Abdu Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

DOI: 10.4236/abc.2013.32030                

Abstract

We tested the effect of three types of soil inSaudi Arabiaon SABIC carbon steel grade X60 (SCSX60) specimens. The results showed that the environment effect of different condition was very clear, indicating that the studied soils were very corrosive SCSX60 specimens. The composition and morphology of corrosion were different in the tested soil based on moisture content and immersion period. In addition, the results showed that bacteria play an important role in the corrosion of SCSX60. The morphologies of corrosion products were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy to further elucidate the complex systems found in the studied soil.

Keywords

Effects of Strain; SEM; Steel; Crevice Corrosion; Microbiological Corrosion; Polymer Coatings

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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