Which constraint limited Song Dynasty cannon production when casting bronze cannons?

💡 Explanation

Uneven mold temperature induces stress because differential thermal contraction causes fracture of newly cast bronze, therefore uniform cooling was essential, rather than pure material costs or gunpowder chemistry limiting production rates.

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