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ASTM D4412-19(2024)

Historical Reaffirmation

Standard Test Methods for Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Water and Water-Formed Deposits

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1.1 These test methods cover the procedure for the detection and enumeration by the most probable number (MPN) technique of sulfate-reducing bacteria in water or water-formed deposits.

1.2 Two media preparations are provided. Medium A which is prepared with reagent grade water, and Medium B which is prepared using the water to be sampled as the water source. Medium B is offered for those special conditions where sulfate-reducing bacterial strains have adapted to atypical non-fresh water environment.

1.3 For the isolation and enumeration of thermophilic sulfate-reducing bacteria encountered in waters associated with oil and gas production, all broths, dilution blanks, and incubations must be maintained at temperatures of at least 45 °C and preferably within 5 °C at the sample temperature.

1.4 The sensitivity of these test methods can be increased by purging the dilution blanks and tubes of media with nitrogen immediately prior to use.

1.5 The analyst should be aware that adequate collaborative data for precision and bias statements as required by Practice D2777 are not provided. See Section 11 for details.

1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


5.1 Sulfate-reducing bacteria are widely distributed in marine and fresh water muds which, in consequence, frequently are laden with the hydrogen sulfide produced by these organisms during dissimilatory sulfate reduction.

5.2 It has been reported that Desulfovibrio spp. can form as much as 10 g of sulfide per litre during active multiplication. Sulfate-reducing bacteria can cause the external or internal corrosion of water or wastewater pipelines and pipelines for petroleum and natural gas. The formation of galvanic cells by massive growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria under suitable conditions makes the corrosion much worse than just the effect of the hydrogen sulfide on the metal or concrete.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4412
Publication Date April 1, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 19(2024)
Supercedes
Committee D19.24
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Dec. 1, 2019 D4412-19 Revision
July 15, 2015 D4412-15 Revision
April 1, 2024 D4412-19R24 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2009 D4412-84R09 Reaffirmation
Dec. 10, 1997 D4412-84R97 Reaffirmation
Oct. 26, 1984 D4412-84R02 Reaffirmation