Intertek™ MIC Test Kit, Petroleum Microbiology Media: Acid Producing Bacteria Media 

Description

A range of bacterial growth media and accessories for use in detecting and quantifying microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Media products are available as boxes of 12 vials, cases of 288 vials, and in the single tube quick-test format.

Acid Producing Bacteria (APB) contribute to MIC by decreasing the pH of the environment which promotes the dissolution of metal.

• APB: for quantification of acid producing bacteria and general heterotrophic anaerobic bacteria
• The change in pH (production of acid) in APB-Q media is indicated by a change in color from red to yellow

Compliance

Manufactured in accordance with NACE Standard TM0194-94, Field Monitoring of Bacterial Growth in Oilfield Systems.