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Method for inhibiting microbially influenced corrosion

US5753180A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A non-biocidal method for inhibiting microbially influenced corrosion of susceptible metal surfaces having an anaerobic biofilm containing active sulfate-reducing bacteria comprising contacting the biofilm with a liquid dispersion of anthraquinone compound.

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