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← HistoryWhich 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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