Hot corrosion behavior of selective laser melted TiC/GT D222 nickel-based composite in 75% Na2SO4 and 25% K2SO4 molten salt medium at 900°C

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the differences in hot corrosion behavior of the GTD222 superalloy and TiC/GTD222 composite in a mixed salt of 75% Na 2 SO 4 and 25% K 2 SO 4 at 900°C. Design/methodology/approach The GTD222 superalloy and TiC/GTD222 nickel-based composite were prepared using selective laser melting (SLM). Subsequently, the hot corrosion behavior of the two alloys was systematically investigated in a salt mixture consisting of 75% Na 2 SO 4 and 25% K 2 SO 4 (Wt.%) at 900°C. Findings The TiC/GTD222 composite exhibited better hot corrosion resistance compared to the GTD222 superalloy. First, the addition of alloying elements led to the formation of a protective oxide film on the TiC/GTD222 composites 20 h before hot corrosion. Second, TiC/GTD222 composite corrosion surface has a higher Ti content, after 100 h of hot corrosion, the composite corrosion surface Ti content of 10.8% is more than two times the GTD222 alloy 4% Ti. The Ti and Cr oxides are tightly bonded, effectively resisting the erosion of corrosive elements. Originality/value The hot corrosion behavior of GTD222 superalloy and TiC/GTD222 composites prepared by SLM in a mixed salt of 75% Na 2 SO 4 and 25% K 2 SO 4 was studied for the first time. This study provides insights into the design of high-temperature alloys resistant to hot corrosion.