Which outcome followed inefficient blast furnace setup during early cast iron production within the Han Dynasty?

💡 Explanation

Formation of white cast iron arises when rapid cooling follows casting because cementite is favored over graphite precipitation, therefore hard, brittle white cast-irons develop rather than more workable grey irons, resulting in inferior tools.

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