Metallography and Fractography
Explore ASM resources on metallography, microstructures, and fracture examination
Metallographer’s Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels
Provides a solid overview of the important metallurgical concepts related to the microstructures of irons and steels, and it provides detailed guidelines for the proper metallographic techniques used to reveal, capture, and understand microstructures.
Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $285 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $62 ASM Member | $79 Non-Members
Metallographic Etching, Second Edition
An English translation of the German second edition, this book is an outstanding source of etchants of all types, and electrolytic polishing solutions used by metallographers to reveal the structure of nearly any material ever prepared and examined.
Print Edition: $105 ASM Members | $140 Non-Members
Metallography of Steels: Interpretation of Structure and the Effects of Processing
A valuable companion even for experienced steel practitioners. This book is a combination of a metallographic atlas for steels and cast irons and an introductory textbook covering the fundamentals of phase transformations and heat treatment of these materials.
Print Edition: $190 ASM Members | $250 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $62 ASM Member | $79 Non-Members
Metallography: Principles and Practice
Offers a comprehensive source of information on metallographic techniques and their application to the study of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Includes an extensive collection of micro- and macrographs.
Print Edition: $145 ASM Members | $195 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $40 ASM Member | $51 Non-Members
Optical Microscopy of Fiber-Reinforced Composites
This hands-on instructional book covers sample preparation, microscopic techniques, and applications for analyzing fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites using optical microscopy. Includes more than 180 full color images.
Print Edition: $145 ASM Members | $195 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $62 ASM Member | $79 Non-Members
ASM Handbook® Volume 9: Metallography and Microstructures
Volume 9 is recommended for anyone who specifies, performs, monitors, evaluates, or uses metallurgical analysis for production QC, research, or educational training. Important updates reflecting the substantial changes in automation, equipment, consumable products and preparation methodology, as well as new metals, alloys and manufacturing technologies.
Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $79 ASM Member | $102 Non-Members
ASM Handbook® Volume 12: Fractography (2024 Edition)
Volume 12 covers all aspects of fractography relevant to its use in materials evaluation, failure analysis, and quality control. In addition to an extensive collection of fractographs, it includes information on the types and appearances of fracture, visual examination and imaging methods, quantitative fractography, surface profiling, and fractal analysis.
Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $78.54 ASM Member | $108 Non-Members