Methanogenic archaea and sulfate reducing bacteria induce severe corrosion of steel pipelines after hydrostatic testing
Enze Zhoua,b, Jianjun Wangb,a, Masoumeh Moradia,b, Huabing Lia,*(), Dake Xua,b,**(), Yuntian Louc, Jinheng Luod, Lifeng Lid, Yulei Wange, Zhenguo Yangf, Fuhui Wanga,b, Jessica A. Smithg

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Fig. 3.. (a) S 2p peak of X52 steel coupon surfaces after exposure to LW solution for 30 days, (b) Fe 2p3/2 peak of X52 steel coupon surfaces after exposure to LW solution for 30 days, and (c) Fe 2p3/2 peak of X52 steel coupon surfaces after exposure to GW solution for 30 days.