Cast irons are iron-carbon alloys with greater than 1.7% carbon. Although white, malleable and ductile cast irons are used extensively for casting work, this study is concerned with only the gray cast irons.

Bibliography: leaves 191-198. / xxi, 201 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Examines the mechanisms controlling the dilution, geometry and wear performance of weld- deposited high-chromium white iron surface layers. Focuses on layers deposited by mechanised flux-cored-arc welding, as this process achieves higher deposition rates than manual-metal-arc welding and affords a greater degree of control over individual welding variables. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1999