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Which consequence arose due to the increased brittleness characteristic of early Song Dynasty cast iron agricultural implements?

A)Higher required silicon content
B)Rapid tool wear from abrasion
C)Reduced susceptibility flash rusting
D)Greater elongation before fracture

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Rapid tool wear occurred due to the _loss stiffness_. Early cast iron had limited control in composition; therefore, the high brittleness from cementite phases led to abrasive components failing rather than withstanding wear, compared to modern annealed cast iron.

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