By JSM-6490LA SEM, Olympus GX51 stereomicroscope and TH320 Rockwell apparatus, the macro -morphology and microstructure observation, chemical composition testing and hardness testing of 85Crl 8Mo2Vintake valve were carried out. The fracture failure mechanism of intake valve was discussed. The results show that under high content of C, Si and O in raw material or improper subsequent hot working technology, the microstructure composition is uneven, and then, the impact toughness and fatigue strength reduce, the brittleness of intake valve increases. At last, high cycle fatigue fracture appears i...