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, Volume 41, Issue 12, pp 23–27 | Cite as

Microbial-induced corrosion in nuclear power plant materials

  • George J. Licina
  • Daniel Cubicciotti
Materials in the Nuclear Field Overview

Abstract

The long construction times associated with nuclear plants and the large number of redundant or standby systems where water is allowed to remain stagnant for long periods of time produce conditions under which microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) can occur. Carbon and low-alloy steels, stainless steels and copper alloys are all susceptible to MIC in raw-water applications. Visual examination is particularly useful in performing preliminary assessments of MIC. If properly diagnosed, MIC can be effectively treated during plant construction, operation and temporary shutdowns.

Keywords

Weld Metal Nuclear Power Plant Biocide Cathodic Protection Nuclear Plant 
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© TMS 1989

Authors and Affiliations

  • George J. Licina
    • 1
  • Daniel Cubicciotti
    • 2
  1. 1.Structural Integrity AssociatesUSA
  2. 2.Electric Power Research InstituteUSA

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