High Corrosion Research Articles

Lattice distortion effects in high-entropy oxides: Boosting PMS activation for effective and durable pollutant degradation

Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are highly effective for pollutant removal, but achieving an optimal combination of high reactivity, corrosion resistance, and long-term stability remains challenging. In this study, we present the synthesis of a distinctive hollow prismatic high-entropy oxide, (Co0.2Ni0.2Mn0.2Cu0.2Zn0.2)3O4, derived from complex coordination polymers. This high-entropy oxide exhibits significant lattice distortion effects compared to conventional (Co1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3)3O4 and Co3O4. These distortions reduce the metal-O bond length, which enhances cyclic stability during peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for pollutant degradation. Additionally, the improved interaction between the catalyst and PMS enhances the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to superior catalytic degradation activity. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and other analytical techniques identify ·OH, 1O2, O2−· as the primary active species in the (Co0.2Ni0.2Mn0.2Cu0.2Zn0.2)3O4/PMS system. A degradation mechanism for tetracycline (TC) is also proposed. This study introduces an innovative approach to water treatment by employing high-entropy oxides to activate PMS, demonstrating substantial potential for practical applications.

Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes using water quality indices and GIS technique in Gorgan aquifer

Given the rising concern about limited access to groundwater resource, it is crucial to assess water quality. A total of 68 samples were gathered from 34 wells during 2020 in the dry and wet seasons to study the hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in Gorgan aquifer (Iran) using geographic information system (GIS) software. The mean values of pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, total hardness, fluoride, nitrate, sulfate, chloride, sodium and potassium were 7.42, 974.56 (µs/cm), 584.72 (mg/L), 105.56 (mg/L), 45.97 (mg/L), 296.89 (mg/L), 391.11 (mg/L), 0.33 (mg/L), 9.4 (mg/L), 89.82 (mg/L), 75.0 (mg/L), 30.55 (mg/L) and 1.79 (mg/L), respectively. The sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) varied from 1.86 to 8.66, below the allowable limits of < 10 set for irrigation. Additionally, 64.71 % of samples had a Langelier stability index less than zero, indicating a mild to high potential corrosivity of water. The hydrogeochemical facies of the groundwater were of Ca-Mg-CO3-HCO3 and Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4. This study provided a clear picture from hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater regarding the acceptability for drinking, irrigation and industrial usages. However, further monitoring is required to estimate the risks related to droughts, mineral dissolution, saltwater incursion and anthropogenic processes by using GIS and mathematical models.

Impact of sulfate to chloride ratio on titanium aluminide coating's high temperature corrosion performance in settings mimicking waste incineration

One major problem with waste incineration is the corrosion of superheater tubes at high temperatures. The presence of sulfate and chloride in this setting poses a severe risk to the boiler's service life. In this work, pack aluminizing was used to create titanium aluminide coating, which was then subjected to five distinct NaCl+Na2SO4 salt combination proportions for 168 h at 600 °C. The outcomes demonstrated that in the presence of solid Na2SO4 deposits, titanium aluminide coating displayed remarkably low corrosion rates. Adding 1/6 NaCl significantly accelerated the rate of corrosion. The electrochemical corrosion resulting from eutectization between NaCl and Na2SO4 was again considerably amplified when the NaCl level was raised to 1/4.

Double bioinspired of robust BaSO4/SnO2 membrane with anti-crude oil adhesion and remarkable emulsion separation

Pollution from oily waste water is a serious environmental problem worldwide, causing serious damage to the environment and human health. At the same time, emulsifiers also cause great difficulties in wastewater treatment. Although efforts have been made to develop many high performance emulsion separation membranes, it is difficult to have the ability to resist crude oil pollution in practical applications. The construction of superoleophobic micro/nano-scale lamellar structured membranes with the potential to efficiently separate oil/water emulsions was inspired by the observation of bi-organisms, specifically the oil-resistant properties of fish scales and the unique adhesion of mussels. Tin dioxide, polydopamine and hydrophilic barium sulphate have been modified on the surface of stainless steel mesh by in-situ hydrothermal and dip coating. The superhydrophilic stainless steel mesh was successfully prepared by using the adhesion of polydopamine. Using the excellent underwater hydration ability of tin dioxide and the hydroxyl group-rich hydrophilic barium sulfate, the modified membrane showed excellent resistance to crude oil pollution. The superhydrophilic membrane can continuously separate different types of oil-in-water emulsions with high separation efficiency (99.9 %) and excellent separation flux (900 L m−2 h−1), with no decrease in efficiency and flux after 10 emulsion separation cycles. In addition, the superhydrophilic membrane has excellent durability and stability, remaining super-oleophobic underwater to sand shock, sandpaper abrasion, high saline corrosion and UV ageing. The prepared stainless steel membrane not only provides a novel anti-fouling strategy, but its excellent stability also provides some new inspiration for the treatment of oil and water pollution in the future.

Facilitative preparation of graphene/cellulose aerogels with tunable microwave absorption properties for ultra-lightweight applications

Graphene aerogels, as a novel type of carbon-based composite material, have shown great potential in the field of wave absorption due to its characteristics of high conductivity, adjustable structure and good corrosion resistance. It is of great significance to precisely control the dielectric properties of graphene aerogel composites by effectively adjusting their microstructures through the preparing process design, ultimately leading to improve their wave-absorbing performances. In this study, two kinds of graphene/cellulose aerogel composites with three-dimensional porous structures, were successfully prepared using graphene and short staple cellulose as raw materials via the freeze-drying method based on the dissolution-regeneration strategy. A comparative analysis was conducted to examine the differences of microstructures, dielectric properties and corresponding electromagnetic wave absorption performances, which reveals that the graphene/cellulose aerogel composites with graphene nanosheets incorporated into the cellulose matrix realize superior absorbing performances. The graphene/cellulose aerogel composite with a 32 wt% graphene addition realizes effective electromagnetic wave absorbing (reflection loss less than −10 dB) in the whole X-band (8–12.4 GHz) in a relatively large thickness range (3.9–4.7 mm). The densities of the proposed aerogel are no more than 0.02 g/cm3, demonstrating great potential for excellent lightweight microwave absorbing materials. The multiscale electromagnetic wave absorption mechanism is summarized, which would provide an important reference for designing ultra-lightweight absorbing materials with perfect absorption in wideband.

Enhanced thermal stability and corrosion resistance of novel high-entropy spinels in cryolite-alumina molten salt applications

The development of spinel oxide materials with high thermal stability and corrosion resistance is essential for thermochemical reactions, particularly in aluminum electrolysis. This study presents the structural design of a family of high-entropy spinels (HESs) with a stable cubic spinel structure (<i>Fd3‾m</i>), specifically formulated as (Cr5/12 Mn5/12 Fe5/12 Co3/8 Y3/8)3O4, (Y = Ni, Cu, or Zn). Our results demonstrate that these high-entropy spinels significantly outperform conventional NiFe₂O₄, exhibiting superior corrosion resistance and thermal properties. Specifically, we observe lower high-temperature weight loss (0.24 %–0.74 % at 1000 °C), reduced thermal conductivity (1.810–2.258 W m−1 K−1 at room temperature), and lower thermal expansion coefficients (8.2 - 10.7 × 10−6 K−1 from 400 °C to 800 °C), while maintaining comparable specific heat capacities (0.51–0.55 J g−1 K−1). Corrosion testing at 800 °C for 20 h in a KF3-AlF3-Al2O3 molten salt environment shows a corrosion layer thickness of less than 150 μm, with minimal corrosion product formation. These findings not only advance our understanding of material properties under extreme conditions but also pave the way for the development of next-generation materials for thermochemical applications, specifically aimed at improving the efficiency of aluminum electrolysis.

Graphene/polyaniline waterborne composite coatings for metallic bipolar plates

Waterborne composite coatings were formulated for protection of metallic bipolar plates. The challenges lied in two aspects, one was the confliction between high electrical conductivity and good corrosion protection properties; the other was the water dispersibility of the constituent phases. Water-solubility of polyaniline (PANI) were controlled by adding polystyrene sulfonic acid during the polymerization of aniline. Graphene was functionalized by p-aminobenzoic acid and p-phenylenediamine to enhance the compatibility with PANI, while keeping the electrical conductivity of graphene at around 169 S/cm. Upon in-situ polymerization of the functionalized graphene/PANI composites, the electrical conductivity varied significantly from 41 S/cm to 91 S/cm with the surface functionality of graphene. The composite coatings were prepared thereafter with functionalized graphene/PANI/carbon black on the surface of 316 L stainless steel by centrifugal spraying coating. The interfacial contact resistance of the coatings reached 4 mΩ·cm2, comparable to Au coatings, but the corrosion current density was 4.37 μA/cm2 due to the existence of the hydrophilic groups in waterborne coatings, like amino groups and sulfonic acid groups. A post-treatment was carried out to consume some of the amino groups, so that the corrosion current density was decreased to 0.88 μA/cm2.

Bridging the gap between high-entropy alloys and metallic glasses: Control over disorder and mechanical properties of coatings

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) and high-entropy metallic glasses (HEMGs) represent two intensively researched classes of materials with high technological interest for applications as functional coatings with high strength, hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The distinctive structural difference between single-phase crystalline solid solutions for HEAs and liquid-like disorder for HEMGs generates a seemingly insuperable contrast. In this work, we demonstrate that we can deliberately choose between crystalline or glassy properties by introducing structural disorder in HfMoNbTiZr thin films of identical composition. Using pulsed laser deposition (PLD) at different growth conditions, we reproducibly tune the structure of HfMoNbTiZr coatings from crystalline to fully amorphous. We show that the level of disorder has a profound impact on the mechanical properties of the coatings using the hardness derived from nanoindentation measurements as an example. While the hardness of polycrystalline HfMoNbTiZr layers already exceeds the single-phase bulk value, the amorphous HfMoNbTiZr is even clearly harder, demonstrating a distinctive improvement with introducing disorder. Our findings bridge the two seemingly different concepts of HEAs and HEMGs and demonstrate that structural disorder is not a given material property. Instead, disorder can serve as a useful design parameter for customizing the properties of functional coatings.

Effect of hot-rolling process on the microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behaviors of dual-phase Co-based entropic alloys

Two compositions from dual-phase Co-based entropic alloys with high corrosion resistance were chosen, and the effect of hot-rolling process on the microstrcture, mechanical property and corrosion resistance was investigated in this work. The processing parameters were designed and optimized by CALPHAD calculations. For the case of hot-rolled alloys, fcc + hcp dual-phase structures were confirmed by different characterization techniques, including XRD, ECCI, and EBSD. After testing various mechanical properties and electrochemical corrosion behaviors at room temperature, the hot-rolled alloys exhibit an outstanding mechanical and corrosion resistance property. The hot-rolling process improves the electrochemical corrosion resistance slightly and promotes hardness as well as strength-ductility greatly. The experimental characterizations provide plentiful information about microstructure, crystallographic orientation, lattice misorientation, grain boundaries, and so on. More details for the strengthening and hardening mechanisms could be obtained from the EBSD analysis. The current work shed lights on the design of new alloy recipe as well as the synthesis of novel grade dual-phase entropic alloys with excellent combination of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance which could be applied in harsh environments.

On the Optimization of Roughness and Corrosion Resistance of Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion Fabricated Ti–6Al–4V Parts—An Electrochemical Approach

Laser beam powder bed fusion is emerging as a technology for fabricating components made of advanced alloys, such as Ti–6Al–4V. However, it suffers from rough as‐built (AB) surfaces, necessitating postprocessing for desired quality and performance. Electrochemical methods such as electrochemical polishing (ECP) and anodization (AN) are promising postprocessing methods; ECP can effectively smoothen surfaces irrespective of their complexity and hardness, while AN enhances the material's corrosion resistance. However, literature lacks research that discusses combined ECP and AN treatment on surface texture evaluation and corrosion behavior. This work presents a detailed study on the effects of different processing factor levels using a Taguchi design of experiment (DOE) approach and discusses the underlying process mechanisms. The optimized treatment conditions to achieve highest roughness improvement and best corrosion resistance are discussed and the most influential postprocessing factors are revealed and ranked. The treatment that achieved smooth surfaces and high corrosion resistance is ECP at 20 V and 15 °C for 20 min, followed by AN at 15 V for 5 min. This treatment achieves a 72% roughness improvement, providing an arithmetic areal surface roughness of 2.63 μm and a corrosion current density of 0.09 μA cm−2, which is almost similar to the AB part.

Comparative study of corrosion behaviors of SS310 stainless steel in NaCl-KCl-MgCl2 and NaCl-KCl-CaCl2 molten salts

Concentrated solar power plants using chloride molten salt as heat transfer fluids imply high corrosion risks. The corrosion behaviour of SS310 stainless steel in NaCl-KCl-MgCl2 and NaCl-KCl-CaCl2 molten salts was comparatively studied. MgCl2 exhibits remarkably higher hygroscopicity than CaCl2, inducing a significant difference in the concentration of HCl that directly results in the matrix corrosion. The hydrolysis of MgCl2 produces large amounts of MgO that destroys Cr2O3 film and produce less-protective MgCr2O4. Correspondingly, a heterogeneous oxide bilayer is formed in NaCl-KCl-MgCl2. In NaCl-KCl-CaCl2, a lamellar oxide layer composed of primarily Ni(Fe,Cr)2O4 can effectively block the corrosive species H2O and HCl.

Facilitating Oriented Dense Deposition: Utilizing Crystal Plane End-Capping Reagent to Construct Dendrite-Free and Highly Corrosion-Resistant (100) Crystal Plane Zinc Anode.

Dendrite growth and corrosion issues have significantly hindered the usability of Zn anodes, which further restricts the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). In this study, a zinc-philic and hydrophobic Zn (100) crystal plane end-capping reagent (ECR) is introduced into the electrolyte to address these challenges in AZIBs. Specifically, under the mediation of 100-ECR, the electroplated Zn configures oriented dense deposition of (100) crystal plane texture, which slows down the formation of dendrites. Furthermore, owing to the high corrosion resistance of the (100) crystal plane and the hydrophobic protective interface formed by the adsorbed ECR on the electrode surface, the Zn anode demonstrates enhanced reversibility and higher Coulombic efficiency in the modified electrolyte. Consequently, superior electrochemical performance is achieved through this novel crystal plane control strategy and interface protection technology. The Zn//VO2 cells based on the modified electrolyte maintained a high-capacity retention of ≈80.6% after 1350 cycles, corresponding to a low-capacity loss rate of only 0.014% per cycle. This study underscores the importance of deposition uniformity and corrosion resistance of crystal planes over their type. And through crystal plane engineering, a high-quality (100) crystal plane is constructed, thereby expanding the range of options for viable Zn anodes.

Evaluation of wear and corrosion resistance in acidic and chloride solutions of Cathodic Arc PVD chromium nitride coatings on untreated and plasma nitrided AISI 4140 steel

Chromium nitride ceramic like coatings are well known for their hardness and wear resistance, especially under severe conditions. When deposited on mild steel, nitriding is required for such applications to create a gradient hardness profile and improve the coating adhesion and the system's mechanical properties. Corrosion resistance is also necessary since these chromium coatings are recommended for applications in the plastic mould and injection industry. Therefore, in this work, the combination of a nitriding without white layer pretreatment and CrN coating was studied in a chloride and an acidic electrolyte, to asses if the diffusion layer also plays an important role as a corrosion protection treatment. Coating microstructure, adhesion to both nitrided and non-nitrided steel, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance in chloride and acidic media were evaluated. For comparison, bare and nitrided steel were also examined. Results indicated an improvement in the adhesion for the duplex treatment (nitriding + CrN). The CrN coating demonstrated a considerably lower coefficient of friction and wear rate compared to both non-nitrided and nitrided steel. Regarding corrosion, the iron nitride layer provides some protection in chloride environments; however, in acidic media, only the CrN coating plays a protective role. In both media, localized attack occurred at sites where the coating had defects, such as pores or pinholes through which the electrolyte comes into contact with the substrate. The duplex treatment proved to be the most effective surface treatment for AISI 4140, achieving excellent tribological properties, good adhesion, and high corrosion resistance in both neutral chloride and acidic solutions.

Corrosion-mechanical destruction of bainite structures in oilfield environments

The main direction in solving the problem of increasing the reliability of field equipment, is the creation of new steels with higher resistance to corrosion-mechanical destruction. Currently, to produce oil and gas pipeline systems, low-carbon, low-alloy steels are used, in which lath carbide-free bainite is formed when quenched in water. Such a structure provides a combination of high strength and resistance to brittle fracture. However, issues of increasing corrosion resistance are still open. The purpose of this work is to identify the structural condition of low-carbon, low-alloy, pipe steels, providing a combination of high mechanical properties with increased corrosion resistance in oilfield environments. The studies were carried out on the latest generation 08KhFA, 08KhFMA and 05KhGB steels, most popular when manufacturing oil and gas pipelines. Samples for the study were cut from the pipes and quenched from the austenite region in water, which formed the structure of lath carbide-free bainite. The quenched samples were tempered at temperatures of 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700°C. To identify the relationship between the morphology of bainite structures and their properties, the samples after quenching and tempering at each temperature, were subjected to metallographic analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis, mechanical tests, and corrosion resistance tests. The work shows the sequence of structure transformation, temperature ranges of phase and structural transformations, changes in mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance that occur during tempering of lath carbide-free low-carbon bainite. It is shown that tempering of lath carbide-free bainite (08KhFA, 08KhMFA and 05KhGB steels) does not affect the rate of carbon dioxide corrosion. It has been found that medium tempering forms the structural condition of carbide-free low-carbon lath bainite providing a combination of high mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance in oil field environments. For each of the steels under study, the authors give recommended heat treatment modes.

Photothermal/magnetothermal coupled polyphenylene sulfide composite membranes for ultra-efficient and continuous seawater desalination

As the population continues to expand and industrialization gathers pace, the rate at which freshwater resources are dwindling is alarming. Solar desalination technology has shown encouraging results in generating clean water. However, solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology still faces a series of major challenges, specifically manifested in its low efficiency, poor chemical stability, and the tendency for salt crystallization to accumulate on the evaporation surface during operation. In this work, we proposed a novel magneto/photo-thermal coupled evaporator based on polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) fibrous membrane, which showed excellent high temperature and corrosion resistance. This non-contact responsive interfacial evaporator exhibited outstanding photothermal and magnetothermal conversion performance properties. Under one solar illumination, the evaporation rate of this evaporator could reach 1.52 kg m−2 h−1, corresponding to an evaporation efficiency of 91.84 %. In addition, under a magnetic field power of 2 kW m−2, the evaporator could achieve a remarkable evaporation rate of 4.2 kg m−2 h−1 under one solar illumination, with an evaporation efficiency of up to 93.77 %. Moreover, it also exhibited superb salt resistance, great mechanical properties, long-term operational stability, and outstanding dye purification property. Furthermore, by integrating the thermoelectric generator with the evaporator and utilizing the waste heat from the evaporation process to generate electricity, the efficiency of energy utilization has been improved. The interfacial evaporator opens up vast prospects for efficient and rapid clean water production, demonstrating significant potential and advantages.

Hardness and Corrosion Behavior of CrMnFeCoNi Alloy Fabricated by Ball Milling and Spark Plasma Sintering.

The mechanical properties and electrochemical stability of high-entropy alloys are substantially affected by their composition distribution and crystal structure. However, the details concerning the conditions of milling and sintering for sintered alloys have rarely been reported. In this work, a series of CrMnFeCoNi alloys were fabricated by ball milling and spark plasm sintering for different periods. Their crystal structure, density, hardness, and corrosion resistance were investigated. As a result, a partial alloying of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni was achieved by ball milling. However, Cr-rich particles, including Mn, were formed in the milled powders. The sintered alloys inherited the Cr-rich particles to form Cr-rich zones. The formation and change of chromium carbide were also confirmed in sintered alloys. Extended milling or sintering to 12 h achieved high hardness and corrosion resistance for the sintered alloys. The Cr-rich zones showed high hardness and Kelvin potential, which affect both the hardness and the corrosion resistance.

Use of Pulsed Potentials for Electropolishing TA6V Parts Elaborated By Additive Manufacturing in Deep Eutectic Solvent

The Ti-6Al-4V alloy's high mechanical properties, low density, excellent biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance make it an ideal material for sectors such as aeronautics, astronautics and medical technology. The demand for increasingly complex part designs is speeding up the development of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, enabling the creation of shapes unachievable with traditional machining. However, the parts manufactured present significant surface roughness, thus reducing resistance to corrosion and mechanical stress. To mitigate these risks, homogeneous polishing of the entire shape is required. Electrochemical polishing is an all-round part treatment technique ideal for addressing AM challenges. Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) electrolytes are well-suited for this application. The aim of this study is to develop electropolishing of Ti-6Al-4V parts in a DES solvent of ethylene glycol and choline chloride. The challenges posed by viscous layer thickness problems, as well as two methods to overcome them, are described, including agitation control and pulsed potentials.

Microstructural constituents in compositionally graded NiCrFeSiBC hardfacing alloy/316L SS additive manufactured deposits

Ni-Cr-Fe-Si-B-C hardfacing alloys (D50) provide excellent resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear, high temperature oxidation and corrosion. These alloys are candidate materials for hardface coatings on in-reactor components of fast breeder reactors. Conventionally these deposits are made on steels through the welding route. Due to high fluidity of the molten alloy, generation of residual stress and significant dilution of the deposit, achieving crack free deposits is often a very difficult and time consuming task. To address such issues arising out of conventional fabrication routes, compositionally graded coatings have been tried through laser additive manufacturing. A 3 layered compositionally graded deposit (D50/50D50-50SS/SS) was made on 316 L SS build plate and the phase constituents and possible correlation with micro hardness was analyzed. Uppermost D50 layer consisted of γ-Ni, γ-Ni + Ni3B and γ-Ni + Cr5B3 eutectics, CrB, Cr7C3, Cr23C6, Cr3C2 and Ni3Si precipitates. The middle layer consisted of γ-(Ni,Fe), γ-(Ni,Fe)+Cr5B3, Cr5B3, Cr3C2, Cr7C3,Cr23C6 and Ni3Si. The SS layer closest to the build plate had γ-Fe, Cr3C2 and Cr7C3 precipitates. Corresponding to the variation in microstructure a gradual change in hardness also can be seen starting from the top layer to SS build plate: 580 ± 35 HV0.1, 532 ± 17 HV0.1, 348 ± 21 HV0.1 and 230 ± 10 HV0.1, which is promising.

Development of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Deep-Sea Water-Hydraulic Manipulator

With the advancement of deep-sea exploration, the demand for underwater manipulators capable of long-duration heavy-duty operations has intensified. Water-hydraulic systems exhibit less viscosity variation with increasing depth than oil-based systems, offering better adaptability to deep-sea conditions. Using seawater as the driving medium inherently eliminates issues such as oil contamination by water, frequent maintenance limiting underwater operation time, and environmental pollution caused by oil leaks. This paper introduces a deep-sea manipulator directly driven by seawater from the deep-sea environment. To address the challenges of weak lubrication and high corrosion associated with water hydraulics, a reciprocating plunger seal was adopted, and a water-hydraulic actuator was developed. The installation positions of actuator hinges and maximum output force requirements were optimized using particle swarm optimization (PSO), effectively reducing the manipulator’s self-weight. Through kinematic and inverse kinematic analyses and joint performance tests, a six-degree-of-freedom water-hydraulic manipulator was designed with a maximum reach of 2.5 m, a lifting capacity of 5000 N, and end-effector positioning accuracy within 18 mm.

Experimental Research on the Influence of Repeated Overheating on the Thermal Diffusivity of the Inconel 718 Alloy

The Inconel 718 superalloy, a precipitation-hardenable material, is of particular interest for applications involving components operating under extreme conditions due to its excellent mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 700 °C, and good workability. At high temperatures, thermal transfer processes are crucial for temperature distribution across the component’s section, structural transformations, and variations in the alloy’s properties. The history of accidental overheating events is critical for the microstructure and properties of the alloy. Studies on thermal transfer in the Inconel 718 alloy available in the literature typically focus on the alloy in its as-delivered state. The experimental research presented in this paper examines the influence of repeated overheating history on the thermal diffusivity of the alloy.