Which outcome occurs during early Chinese water management when cast iron components experience accelerated wear?

💡 Explanation

Decreased hydraulic head efficiency develops because graphitic corrosion (selective leaching) degrades the cast iron's microstructure, therefore weakening the seals and increasing leakage, rather than strengthening them or improving filtration.

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