Abstract:In this study, the as-cast microstructure of a GH3536 electroslag ingot, produced via a vacuum induction melting plus electroslag remelting duplex process, was systematically examined using multiple characterization techniques. These included optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), extracted phase analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermodynamic calculations. Furthermore, the microstructural evolution following homogenization heat treatment and the results of hot compression simulations were analyzed to identify an appropriate homogenization process for the alloy. The results demonstrate that molybdenum (Mo) is the primary segregating element in the alloy. In addition to the austenitic matrix, the electroslag ingot contains two types of carbides: M??C?, enriched with chromium (Cr), and M?C, enriched with Mo. After homogenization heat treatment at 1180?°C for 48?h, the coarse secondary phases were largely dissolved, and elemental segregation was significantly reduced. Consequently, the homogenized alloy exhibited excellent hot workability.