Abstract:Nickel-based superalloys with and without Co by partial replacement of W were prepared using double vacuum melting. A comparison of the oxidation in air and hot corrosion behaviors under molten 75wt.%Na₂SO₄+ 25wt.%NaCl at 900 °C were systematically investigated. The results showed that partial replacement of W with Co promoted the formation of chromia scale and consequently decreased the oxidation rate. Besides, the addition of Co also retarded the internal oxidation/nitridation of Al and consequently promoted the growth of Al₂O₃ scale, which further decreased the scaling rate and improved the adhesion of scale. Moreover, the addition of Co also further improved the hot corrosion resistance under molten Na₂SO₄-NaCl salts.

Key words: nickel based superalloys; oxidation; hot corrosion; spallation resistance