CULTIVATION MEDIA FOR THE DETECTION AND

MONITORING OF BIOCORROSION

Specific and differential media for the isolation and identification of

biocorrosion producing agents

Km 2 Va Refugio,
Sede UIS, Guatiguar,
Piedecuesta, Santander.
Colombia.

Tel: (57) (7) 6550807 / 6550809

Fax: (57) (7) 6550808
Cel: 320 493 3263

correo@corrosion.uis.edu.co
http://corrosion.uis.edu.co

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WHAT IS BIOCORROSION?

It is a process in which microorganisms accelerate corrosion reactions inside

metallic systems, their evolution only requires a minimum amount of free water.
The biocorrosion phenomena have not been associated to just one mechanism or
attributed to a single biological agent, for that reason the detection of different
population groups associated with this problematic is necessary.

Biofilm formation on the metal surface is responsible for the origin of the micro
environmental conditions that causes localized metal loss. That is why the early
identification of present bacterial groups related to this phenomenon is a key element
for the timely implementation of monitoring activities.
Continuing with the accomplishment of its mission the C.I.C. has developed BioCor, a
product oriented to diagnose and monitor bacterial populations associated with
corrosion processes.

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DESCRIPTION
Specific and differential media composed by
nutritious substances oriented for the isolation and
identification of the main bacterial groups
associated with biocorrosion.

PURPOSES
Detection and quantification of the main biological
agents involved in biocorroion phenomena
(Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria, Thiosulfate Reducing
Bacteria, Acid Producer Bacteria, Total
Heterotrophic Bacteria, Total Anaerobic Bacteria,
Ferro Bacteria) using solid and liquid samples from
industrial systems.
Monitoring of the effectiveness of biocide
treatments (planktonic bacteria).
Obtainment of a microbiological profile of
planktonic bacterial of a system.

Tracing sessile bacteria presence through the

analysis of biocoupons.

All BioCor culture media products composition, preparation and serve specifications follow the
guidelines described in the standard NACE TM-0194(04) and ASTM D4412-84 (09)

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FORMULATION

BioCor is available in 6 formulations, in order to respond to the

need of isolation of the various bacterial groups commonly
associated with biocorrosion.

ADVANTAGES

It is a product easy to handle both in field and

laboratory.
It has components that allows a high rate of
selection and differentiation of potential
corrosive bacteria.
Innocuous and environmentally safe.
High stability under controlled laboratory
conditions.
Nonflammable.
Thanks to its 6 formulations the common
bacteria groups associated with corrosion
processes can be timely traced.