Which outcome occurred when ancient Mesopotamian bronze metalworking reached temperatures above 1085°C in crucible furnaces?

💡 Explanation

When bronze reached temperatures above 1085°C, liquation and segregation occur because differing alloy components have varying melting points and surface tensions creating a non-uniform distribution in castings. Therefore, increased alloy segregation became likely, rather than slag removal, arsenic compounds, or tin oxide prevention, which require carefully controlled lower temperatures.

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