When crafting Song Dynasty cannons, which outcome resulted from iron's tendency to absorb more carbon during the casting process?

💡 Explanation

Excess carbon absorption during casting resulted in cementite precipitation, causing increased hardness because it created iron carbide, therefore embrittling the cast iron, rather than enhancing its toughness or thermal properties.

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