Traditional C276 alloy plates exhibit relatively poor wear resistance. Consequently, in high-wear service environments, they typically require reinforcement through additional surface coatings or wear-resistant materials. To further expand the application potential of C276 alloy in marine environments, where both corrosion resistance and wear resistance are critical, this study utilized L-PBF technology to fabricate C276 alloy specimens. The specimens were subjected to microhardness, room-temperature tensile, electrochemical corrosion, and tribological wear tests under three distinct heat treatment conditions. The results indicate that the precipitation of a Mo/W-rich μ-phase, induced by heat treatment, serves as the key factor in tailoring the material’s properties. Heat treatment was found to significantly enhance both the corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the L-PBF–fabricated C276 alloy. Specifically, the heat treatment process involving holding at 870 °C for 8 h followed by furnace cooling demonstrated the most effective strengthening effect. Under these conditions, both the microhardness and tensile strength were markedly higher than those of traditional plate specimens, thereby significantly improving the material’s damage resistance. Furthermore, the primary wear mechanisms observed in the specimens were adhesive wear and abrasive wear, accompanied by minor oxidative wear. Compared to traditional plate material, the wear rate of the heat-treated L-PBF C276 alloy was significantly reduced. This study demonstrates that appropriate heat treatment processes provide an effective pathway for tailoring the properties of L-PBF–fabricated C276 alloy components, a finding of significant importance for extending their service life and expanding their engineering applications.
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