Cast superalloy is widely used in aerospace and energy industry. The research and development of these alloys is correlated with a large variety of materials and disciplines. The technology readiness level (TRL) of advanced cast superalloys is generally a mirror of the industry base of a country. China has made great progress in the field under the strong pull of demand in recent years. However, many issues are emerging in the industrial applications, reflecting a low TRL of advanced materials and a large gap between China and the developed countries. We present (1) development of directionally solidified and single crystal superalloys, (2) processing techniques of complex castings and (3) service behavior of blades as examples in this paper to explain the important role of basic research in research and development of cast superalloys.
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