Abstract: Alloy DZ22 possesses rather high intermediate and elevated temperature mechanical properties comparable with the advanced commercial DS al- loy PWA1422.The alloy composition is based on PWA1422 alloy,only the content ranges of Hf,C and Zr are changed for systematic study.The pres- ent melting technology for master alloy ingot and DS process parameters for components are suitable for this alloy.The alloy revert which has been specially processed can be reused.The mould with- drawal rate during directional solidification affects the crystal orientation,alloy structure and the me- chanical properties of DS castings.The increment of solution-treatment temperature increases obvi- ously the longitudinal stress-rupture life at high temperature but decreases transversal one at inter- mediate temperature.The production practice in batches has demonstrated that alloy DZ22 has not only high mechanical properties but also excellent processing performance,including castability, weldability and machinability.It is indeed a favorable material for advanced aero and land gas turbine engine blades with complex inner cooling passage.

Key words: directional solidification, cast superalloy, heat treatment, turbine blade