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CORROSION BIOLOGICA [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

The deterioration of metals as a result of the metabolic activity of microorganisms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
CONT

La corrosion bactérielle ou biologique rassemble tous les phénomènes où les micro-organismes, agissant directement ou par l'intermédiaire de substances provenant de leur métabolisme, jouent un rôle primordial, soit en accélérant un processus déjà établi, soit en créant les conditions favorables à son établissement.

CONT

La corrosion biologique est en réalité une manifestation de l'activité d'êtres vivants qui, elle-même, résulte d'un ensemble de réactions métaboliques catalysées par des enzymes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deterioro de los metales
DEF

Corrosión provocada por organismos vivos.

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