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Under the microscope: Understanding, detecting, and preventing microbiologically influenced corrosion

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Lane, R.A. Under the microscope: Understanding, detecting, and preventing microbiologically influenced corrosion. J Fail. Anal. and Preven. 5, 10–12 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1361/154770205X65891

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