Which consequence resulted from repeated crucible use during ancient bronze casting?

💡 Explanation

Repeated heating of crucibles promoted localized tin oxidation by preferential depletion; the partitioning arises because tin reacts more readily than copper at crucible surfaces at operational temperatures. Therefore, the bronze metal mix became copper-rich, rather than creating consistent metallurgy.

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