Understanding the behavior of weldment at elevated temperatures and especially their corrosion behavior has recently become an object of scientific investigation. Investigation has been carried out on friction-welded AISI 4140 and AISI 304 under Na2SO4∈+∈V2O 5 (60%) environment at 500 to 600°C under cyclic condition. The resulting oxide scales in the weldment have been characterized systematically using surface analytical techniques. Scale thickness on the low alloy steel side was found to be higher and was also prone to spalling. Weld area was found to be more susceptible to degradation than in base metals. The influences of welding parameters on the hot corrosion are discussed. © 2007 Springer-Verlag London Limited.