Which outcome results in early bronze cannons when atmospheric moisture exceeds limits during long-term storage?

💡 Explanation

Stress-corrosion cracking causes unpredictable fracture because slow crack growth under tensile stress accelerates due to high moisture levels weakening bronze's protective oxide layer. Therefore SCC increases risk; rather than uniform oxidation that is generally stabilizing.

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