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10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-10-261-275
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L. V. Morozova, S. A. Naprienko, V. B. Grigorenko Application of fractography methods in the development of materials and failure analysis // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 10 (164). С. 261-275. URL: https://www.viam-works.ru. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-10-261-275.

Application of fractography methods in the development of materials and failure analysis

L. V. Morozova1, S. A. Naprienko1, V. B. Grigorenko2

1Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Moscow, Russia; admin@viam.ru
2Production Complex «Salut» of Joint Stock Company «United engine corporation», Moscow, Russia; info@uecrus.com

Abstract

The study examines application areas of fractographic analysis, its capabilities in the development of new materials, the selection of chemical composition, and the development of production technology. It shows possibilities for modifying fractographic methods for new materials development and the advantages compared with other methods for assessing failure causes of parts and mechanisms. The study presents fractographic methods, applied for assessing quality of a metallurgical alloy, studying patterns and mechanisms of failure process, level of destructive force, and identifying factors that cause material weakening on the path of the main crack propagation.

Keywords
fractography, fractographic analysis, scanning electron microscopy, damage, fatigue fracture, fatigue crack, the surface of destruction



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The article was submitted
2026-06-23
approved and accepted for publication after reviewing
2026-07-03