Alloy Design of Ni-Base Superalloys Aiming for Over 750°C Class A-USC Steam Power Plant Free

A new Ni-base superalloy has been developed for Advanced Ultra Super Critical (A-USC) power plants operating above 750°C, targeting reduced CO₂ emissions through improved efficiency. While existing research focuses on 700°C-class materials, this study presents a novel alloy design for higher-temperature applications. Using the CALPHAD method, a prototype alloy (Ni-23Co-18Cr-8W-4Al-0.1C) was developed by eliminating Ti, Nb, and Ta to improve hot-workability while maintaining strength. The resulting alloy demonstrates twice the creep strength of Nimonic 263, with an estimated 10⁵ h steam turbine creep resistance temperature of 780°C, marking a significant advancement in A-USC material capabilities.