Which outcome arises in early cast iron plowshares when rapidly cooled?

💡 Explanation

Rapid cooling introduces internal stresses through Differential Solidification, because the surface cools faster, hardening before the core entirely solidifies; therefore, the plowshare becomes brittle and prone to chipping, rather than offering increased wear resistance.

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