Analysis of Phase Transformations in Inconel 625 Alloy during Annealing

The investigation focused on the characterization of the microstructure and chemical composition changes after annealing. The research was conducted on the Inconel 625 weld overlay deposited on a boiler steel. The annealing was performed for 10 h at temperatures from 600 to 1000 degrees C. The microstructure and chemical composition were examined by scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. Weld overlays were produced by an innovative method of cold metal transfer.