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# Fractographic analysis on polymer in the laboratory

## Fractographic analysis as an answer to understanding the failure of your polymer

### Why perform a fractographic analysis on polymer?

First of all, what is called fractography is the study of [fracture surfaces](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy/fracture-facies-analysis-laboratory/). It allows us to determine the relationship between the microstructure of the material and its mechanism of initiation and propagation of rupture, with the aim of identifying the cause of the rupture.

These fractographic analysis examinations are carried out, among others, by [Scanning Electron Microscopy](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md) coupled with an EDX microprobe. They can be supplemented by optical microscopy observations, hardness measurements, mechanical tests (traction, resilience, etc.) in order to refine the diagnosis and increase the relevance of the conclusions on the rupture phenomenon.

A polymer rupture is its separation into two or more pieces under the action of a stress.

 ![analyse fractographique polymère](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image-fracto-polymere-market.png)
These failures occur when the stresses that the polymers withstand exceed the breaking strength of the materials of which they are composed. It is therefore important to know as much as possible about this property, which depends on various factors such as temperature, deformation rate, environment of use, etc.

The FILAB laboratory can assist you in carrying out fractographic analysis to help you understand the origin of polymer failure.

## FILAB supports you in your polymer fractographic analysis needs

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies in all sectors with their polymer fractographic analysis needs. FILAB provides its customers with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 5200m² analytical facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

## our services

[Fracture facies analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy/fracture-facies-analysis-laboratory/)

Laboratory for the study of failure mechanisms of parts

[Analysis of polymeric materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory.md)

[Polymer fracture / crack analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-polymer-rupture-cracking.md)

[Study on the endurance of materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-characterization/filab-laboratory-for-the-study-of-material-endurance/)

[Failure study](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md)