During Song Dynasty mass cast iron production, which outcome resulted when crucible temperature control fluctuated rapidly?

💡 Explanation

Brittle fracture increased because thermal cycling during casting introduced uneven *cementite precipitation*, concentrating stress; therefore, the component was more susceptible to catastrophic failure rather than exhibiting ductile behavior under load.

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