In early cast iron production, which consequence occurred during rapid cooling of large castings?

💡 Explanation

Differential cooling rates cause uneven **thermal contraction**, because surfaces cool faster than the core which leads to stress. Therefore, internal stresses increase producing cracks, rather than uniform grain or enhanced properties linked with controlled cooling.

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