The microstructural evolution of the nickel-base superalloy Udimet 720 (Spe
cial Metals Corp., New Hartford, NY) aged at 850 degrees C for 1000 to 2000
h is presented. After aging, the gamma precipitates change from cubic to g
lobular morphology. Secondary gamma particles and topologically close-packe
d phases were not found. The gamma mean diameter increases with aging times
, following the Lifshitz-Wagner model. The experimented aging times have no
strong effects on mechanical properties of Udimet 720.