Which quenching consequence appeared when ancient Chinese iron casters attempted rapid weaponry production?

💡 Explanation

Increased quenching rates cause martensite formation via rapid cooling, but this phase transformation increased internal TETRAHEDRAL DISTORTION and resultant brittleness because diffusion is suppressed; therefore, the iron becomes prone to fracture rather than gaining useful ductility.

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