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Master fracture analysis with the definitive two-volume reference system that materials professionals worldwide rely on for accurate failure diagnosis. ASM Handbook, Volume 12: Fractography and Volume 12A: Atlas of Fractographs work hand-in-hand to provide both the essential knowledge and visual tools you need to identify fracture mechanisms, understand material failures, and make confident analytical decisions.
While Volume 12 delivers comprehensive coverage of fractography principles, examination methods, and failure mechanisms across all material classes, Volume 12A serves as your indispensable visual companion—featuring over 1,700 high-quality fractographs organized for rapid reference and comparison. Together, these companion volumes create a powerful diagnostic system that bridges theory and practice.
Volume 12 equips users with in-depth understanding of fracture morphology, loading conditions, environmental factors, and how material composition influences failure modes—from overload and fatigue to stress-corrosion cracking and embrittlement. Volume 12A then brings this knowledge to life with an unparalleled collection of fracture surface images spanning 30 material categories, allowing you to visually recognize characteristic features and apply your expertise in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re analyzing cast irons, superalloys, polymers, ceramics, or advanced composites, you’ll have both the conceptual framework and visual reference at your fingertips.
For metallurgists, materials scientists, failure analysts, and quality professionals, these volumes are truly inseparable. The theoretical foundation of Volume 12 gives context and meaning to the fractographs in Volume 12A, while the visual atlas reinforces and clarifies the concepts presented in Volume 12.
Purchasing these Volumes as a discounted set ensures you have the complete toolset needed for accurate, efficient failure analysis—making this two-volume system an essential investment for any laboratory, engineering department, or technical library focused on materials performance and reliability!
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 2026
VOLUME 12 CONTENTS
Introduction to Fractography
A History of Fractography in Metals—and Its Contributions to Alloys and Understanding Fracture Phenomena
The Role of Fractography in Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Fractography of Ancient Metallic Artifacts, and Restoration and Conservation Aspects
Types and Appearances of Fracture
Introduction to Types and Appearances of Fracture
Macroscale Fracture Appearance
Microscale Fracture Surface Morphologies
Fracture Mechanisms
Factors Influencing Fractures and Fracture Appearance
Examination of Fractured Parts and Specimen Preparation
Visual Examination, Downselection, Damage Assessment, and Field Photography
Visual Examination of Fracture Surfaces
Photography of Fractured Parts and Fracture Surfaces
Fracture Sample, Preparation and Preservation of Fracture Specimens
Imaging of Fracture Surfaces
Imaging Methods for Fracture Surface Observation and Interpretation
Scanning Electron Microscopy in Fractography
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Quantitative Fractography
Introduction to Quantitative Fractography
Quantitative Fractography Applications for Fatigue Fracture Surfaces
Fatigue Crack Growth Markers to Aid Quantitative Fractography
Fractography of Metals and Alloys
Fractography of Cast Irons
Fractography of Carbon and Low- Alloy Steels
Fractography of Pressed and Sintered Ferrous Powders
Fractography of Tool Steels
Fractography of Stainless Steels
Fractography Atlas of Irons and Steels
Fractography of Aluminum Alloys
Cryogenic Toughness and Fractography of Aluminum Alloys
Fractography of Copper Alloys
Fractography of Magnesium Alloys
Fractography of Titanium Alloys
Fractography of Nitinol
Fractography Atlas of Nonferrous Alloys
Fractography of Weldments
Fractography of Solder Joints
Fractography of Nonmetallic Engineering Materials
Fractography of Plastics
Fractography of Polymer Matrix Composites
Fractography Atlas of Polymer Matrix Composites
Fracture Modes and Appearances in Ceramics
Fractography of Concrete
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Glossary of Terms
Abbreviations and Symbols
VOLUME 12A CONTENTS
ATLAS OF METALLIC FRACTOGRAPHS
Introduction—Atlas of Metallic Fractographs
Gray Cast Irons
Ductile Cast Irons
White Cast Irons
Malleable Cast Irons
Pure Irons
Carbon and Alloy Steels
Tool Steels
Austenitic Stainless Steels
Ferritic Stainless Steels
Duplex Stainless Steels
Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steels
Martensitic Stainless Steels
Maraging Steels
Iron-Base Superalloys
Nickel-Base Superalloys
Nickel Alloys
Cobalt Alloys
Aluminum Alloys – Cast
Aluminum Alloys – Wrought
Aluminum Alloys – Powder Metallurgy
Copper Alloys
Titanium Alloys
Magnesium and Zinc Alloys
Miscellaneous Alloys
Metal-Matrix Composites
ATLAS OF NONMETALLIC FRACTOGRAPHS
Introduction—Atlas of Nonmetallic Fractographs
Polymers
Polymer-Matrix Composites
Ceramics
Cemented Carbides
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