During the Han Dynasty, which outcome resulted from insufficient tempering after casting trigger mechanisms?

💡 Explanation

Crude methods of tempering incomplete phase transformation led to brittle triggers. The mechanical properties are altered because grain boundaries did not fully normalize, therefore reduced ductility occurs under applied stress, rather than improved durability.

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