Sig Sulphide Test

SIG MICROBIOLOGY

Sig Sulphide Test

SIG Sulphide

The Sig Sulphide test is used to detect the presence of micro-organisms that can generate corrosive sulphide e.g. Sulphate Reducing Bacteria (SRB). The test can be used to test samples of:

Process Water
Bilge Water
Ballast Water
Fuel Tank Bottom Water
Metal Working Fluids
Lubricants
Environmental Waters

Metal surfaces which are prone to attack by SRB can also be tested. A swab can be used to swab surfaces or corrosion pits and the swab is then thrust into a Sig Sulphide tube.

BACKGROUND

KEY FEATURES

The Sig Sulphide Test is used to detect the presence of microorganisms that can generate corrosive SULPHIDE e.g Sulphate Reducing Bacteria (SRB).

The test consists of a screw capped, glass tube half filled with a selective microbiological culture medium that semi-quantitatively indicates the presence of sulphide generating bacteria by the rate and extent of the development of a black colour. Sample is added to the tube which is kept warm (incubated) for up to seven days; results are examined regularly.

The test has been calibrated against the standard Test Method for SRB, NACE TMO-194-94, using American Petroleum Institute (API) Medium.

Quick, easy and safe to use
Heavy infection is detected overnight
Much faster than the standard laboratory test method TMO194-94
Simple to read results
Results are semi quantitative and give an indication of the severity of an infection
Economic alternative to the laboratory test for sulphide generating organisms.
No special training required

REAGENT CODES

ORDER CODE	DESCRIPTION	PACK SIZE
SIGS	Sig Sulphide Micro Tests (10Pk)	10 Tests
SIGN	Sig Nitrite Micro Tests (10Pk)	10 Tests

* Range is dependant on measuring instrument used.