Which outcome arises from rapid mould cooling during cast iron production and gunpowder effectiveness?

💡 Explanation

Enhanced cementite formation leads to a brittle structure because faster cooling rates don't allow carbon atoms enough time for substantial diffusion; therefore, resulting iron's hardness increases at the expense of ductility, rather than creating softer graphite.

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