Evaluation of hot corrosion behaviour of HVOF sprayed NiCrAl coating on superalloys at 900 °C

In the present investigation, NiCrAl coating was deposited on Ni- and Fe-based superalloy substrates by using high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) process to study the hot corrosion behaviour in molten salt (Na2SO4–60% V2O5) environment at 900 °C under cyclic conditions. The mass gain measurements were performed after each cycle to establish the kinetics of corrosion using thermogravimetric technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopic analysis (SEM/EDS) and X-ray mapping techniques were used to analyse the corrosion products. The bare superalloys experienced higher weight gain. The NiCrAl-coated Superni 750 alloy (SN 750) provided a better protection among the coated superalloys investigated. The formation of oxides and spinels of nickel, chromium and aluminum may be contributing better resistance to hot corrosion.