Abstract: The volume fraction of the lamellar carbide cell in HK50 alloy may be increased with the in- crease of nitrogen content over 0.065%.The habit plane of l(?)mellar carbide is {111}_γ.The distribution of nitrogen changes no more before or after the precipitation of lamellar structure. The diffusion activation energy of carbon reduces remarkably with the increase of nitrogen content.It is believed that the lamellar carbide cell is harmful to the high temperature creep and impact properties of the alloy.

Key words: alloy HK50, lamellar carbide, habit plane, diffusion activation energy