During the late Han Dynasty, which outcome resulted from an increased phosphorus content during early cast iron production?

💡 Explanation

Higher phosphorus created iron with greater brittleness because phosphorus segregates to grain boundaries, driving increased Grain Boundary Embrittlement, therefore weakening crystalline bonds; cast iron had reduced tensile capabilities rather than enhanced malleability.

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