Overheating microstructural degradation in GH4037 alloy was quantitatively studied.
Dissolution of γ′ precipitates reduced high-temperature tensile strength grossly.
Dissolved γ′ and GB carbides re-precipitated again at 850 °C instantly.
No dramatic decrease in creep life of overheated alloy occurred at 850 °C/196 MPa.
Microstructure degradation decreased creep properties at 700 °C/471 MPa greatly.