The rehealing ability of the protective oxide scales formed on a micro
crystalline coating of the Ni-base superalloy K38G has been studied. T
he results indicated that the oxide scales on the coating may be rehea
led when the original scales ale destroyed and the coating still has e
xcellent resistance against high-temperature oxidation. When the origi
nal Al2O3 oxide scales spall, mixed-oxide scales of both (Al, Cr)(2)O-
3 and TiO2 can form on the surface. The mixed scales are very protecti
ve and adherent.