Which consequence would arise if Ming Dynasty cannon casters introduced insufficient carbon during cast iron production?

💡 Explanation

Insufficient carbon leads to reduced graphite formation; the Grey Cast Iron mechanism requires appropriate carbon content to promote graphite flakes which improve ductility. Therefore, impact resistance worsens, rather than improved corrosion resistance or thermal performance, because brittle fracture becomes elevated in the now ferrite/pearlite matrix.

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