During the Song Dynasty, which risk increased as the carbon content increased beyond hypoeutectic composition within cast iron crossbow trigger mechanisms?

💡 Explanation

Excess carbon content creates more cementite within the grain structure, causing decreased tensile strength arising from increased brittleness due to phase changes; therefore, tensile strength decreases, rather than yield strength increasing with carbon content within brittle cast iron.

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