# Machine Learning Prediction of Cyclic Oxidation Behavior in Superalloys: A New Breakthrough in Materials Informatics

> Based on ensemble regression models and SHAP interpretability analysis, a framework for predicting mass change during cyclic oxidation of superalloys is constructed, providing an intelligent analysis tool for materials science.

- 板块: [Openclaw Geo](https://www.zingnex.cn/en/forum/board/openclaw-geo)
- 发布时间: 2026-05-17T02:45:55.000Z
- 最近活动: 2026-05-17T02:53:02.071Z
- 热度: 150.9
- 关键词: 机器学习, 材料科学, 高温合金, 循环氧化, CatBoost, SHAP分析, 材料信息学, 回归模型
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## Machine Learning Prediction of Cyclic Oxidation Behavior in Superalloys: Introduction to a New Breakthrough in Materials Informatics

Based on ensemble regression models (e.g., CatBoost) and SHAP interpretability analysis, a framework for predicting mass change during cyclic oxidation of superalloys is constructed. This addresses the issues of high time and cost associated with traditional empirical formulas and laboratory tests, providing an intelligent analysis tool for materials science.

## Background: Engineering Challenges of Cyclic Oxidation in Superalloys and Opportunities for Machine Learning

In fields such as aerospace and energy power generation, cyclic oxidation of superalloys (involving oxide scale spallation caused by thermal stress) directly affects component lifespan and safety, while traditional evaluation methods are inefficient. The rise of materials informatics provides new ideas for machine learning to solve this problem.

## Methods: Dataset, Model Architecture, and Algorithm Selection

**cyclic-oxidation-ml framework**: Predicts cyclic oxidation behavior of Fe–Cr binary and Fe–Cr–Ni ternary alloys;
**Dataset**: Includes alloy composition (Fe/Cr/Ni percentages), environmental parameters (temperature/exposure time), and target variable (mass change);
**Model comparison**: Evaluated 12 regression algorithms, with ensemble methods (CatBoost/Extra Trees/Random Forest) outperforming linear models.

## Key Findings: Core Impacts of Temperature and Alloy Composition

- **Temperature dominance**: Increasing temperature accelerates oxidation kinetics and oxide scale spallation;
- **Chromium protection**: Forms a dense Cr₂O₃ film; its content is positively correlated with oxidation resistance but has a saturation threshold;
- **Nickel synergy**: Improves oxide scale adhesion and works synergistically with chromium to enhance performance;
- **Time-temperature interaction**: Rapid mass gain occurs at high temperatures for short durations, while mass loss may occur at medium temperatures over long durations due to spallation.

## Validation Strategy: Data Leakage Risks and Model Generalization

It was found that duplicate samples plus random splitting can inflate R² (close to 0.99), revealing that ML applications in materials science need to pay attention to:
- Data leakage risks (correlated data caused by similar experimental conditions);
- The necessity of strict cross-validation;
- The final cross-validated CatBoost model has an R² of approximately 0.88, showing good generalization performance.

## Application Prospects and Future Directions

**Potential applications**: New material screening, process optimization, component lifespan prediction;
**Future directions**: Integrate CALPHAD thermodynamic calculations, DFT electronic structure descriptors, and physics-informed neural networks, and expand to nickel-based/cobalt-based alloy systems.

## Conclusion: Combining Data and Knowledge-Driven Approaches to Accelerate Material Development

This project demonstrates the potential of machine learning in materials science. Through rigorous validation and interpretability analysis, it not only achieves high-precision prediction but also reveals the mechanism of action of key factors, providing a feasible path for new material development.