Quantcast

Webinar: Microbial Corrosion (MIC) for Onshore Pipeline Assets

Register Now
Advertisement

Organic Matter

Last updated: May 31, 2020

What Does Organic Matter Mean?

Organic matter refers to substances that are composed on a fundamental molecular level from compound cells originating from plants, animals and their associated products. The presence of organic matter on a material increases the rate of corrosion.

Advertisement

Corrosionpedia Explains Organic Matter

The presence of organic matter on a metallic surface increases the rates of oxidization on the surface, typically due to decomposition. Increased rates of oxidation thus increase corrosion susceptibility.

Advertisement

Share this Term

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Related Reading

Tags

CorrosionScientific PropertiesSubstancesCorrosive SubstanceCorrosive Substance CharacteristicBiological PropertyOrganic Compound

Trending Articles

Go back to top