Microbial Corrosion Quiz

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Which microorganism is known to produce sulfuric acid?

  • Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans
  • Desulfovibrio salixigens
  • Desulfotomaculum
  • Acidithiobacillus bacteria (correct)

Which bacteria directly oxidizes iron to iron oxides and iron hydroxides?

  • Desulfovibrio
  • Desulfotomaculum
  • Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans (correct)
  • Acidothiobacillus thiooxidans

Which bacteria is commonly associated with the formation of rusticles on the RMS Titanic wreck?

  • Desulfovibrio
  • Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans (correct)
  • Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans
  • Desulfotomaculum

Which bacteria is known to require at least 2.5% concentration of sodium chloride?

<p>Desulfovibrio salixigens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria is common in the absence of oxygen and can grow in both fresh and salt water?

<p>Desulfovibrio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria is common in the absence of oxygen and is associated with biogenic sulfide corrosion?

<p>Desulfovibrio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is known to produce ammonia and can contribute to microbiologically influenced corrosion?

<p>Desulfotomaculum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria directly oxidizes iron to iron oxides and iron hydroxides, causing the formation of rusticles?

<p>Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism is commonly associated with the production of sulfuric acid, contributing to corrosion of sewer pipes?

<p>Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is commonly found in the presence of oxygen and is a common corrosion-causing factor resulting in biogenic sulfide corrosion?

<p>Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Microorganisms and Their Roles in Corrosion

  • Acidophilic Bacteria: Known to produce sulfuric acid, contributing to corrosion in various environments.
  • Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria: Directly oxidize iron, leading to the formation of iron oxides and iron hydroxides, crucial in rust formation.
  • Rusticles Formation: Specific bacteria associated with the development of rusticles found on the RMS Titanic wreck, playing a role in the degradation processes.

Halophilic Bacteria

  • High Salt Requirement: Certain bacteria require at least 2.5% sodium chloride concentration for their growth, adapting to saline environments.

Anaerobic Bacteria

  • Presence in Oxygen-Limited Environments: Commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, capable of thriving without oxygen.
  • Biogenic Sulfide Corrosion: Associated with anaerobic processes and the formation of biogenic sulfide, a significant factor in corrosion mechanisms.

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)

  • Ammonia-Producing Bacteria: These bacteria produce ammonia, contributing to microbiologically influenced corrosion in various materials.
  • Corrosive Bacteria in Oxygen-Present Environments: Commonly found in the presence of oxygen, contributing to biogenic sulfide corrosion and affecting infrastructure integrity.

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