Which outcome results when early Chinese iron casting lacked adequate slag removal?

💡 Explanation

An incomplete removal of slag created numerous weak points; this is because the dispersed slag inclusions promoted brittle fracture along these planes, rather than allowing the iron to smoothly deform. Therefore, the metal's ability to withstand impact dramatically decreases; rather than exhibiting plastic deformation.

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