How does microbial metabolism accelerate thecorrosion of various metals?

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corrosion of various metals?

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Microbial corrosion or biocorrosion occurs due to the activity of microbes present in the biofilm that surrounds the corroding substance. The material can be both metal or a non-metal like glass or concrete. Several different bacteria like Acidithiobacillus, Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans, Desulfotomaculum, and Desulfovibrio can cause biocorrosion.

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