Which outcome results when inefficient quenching follows casting wrought iron objects?

💡 Explanation

Increased brittle fracture results from rapid cooling—known historically as quenching wrought iron—introducing high internal stresses due to differential thermal contraction after solidification—a *Residual Stress* effect; therefore, the material is weaker than expected, rather than improved corrosion resistance or compressive strength.

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