Which consequence arises due to inconsistencies when casting early Chinese cast iron?

💡 Explanation

Inconsistent addition of carbon during early crude cast iron production resulted in varying carbon concentrations and graphite formation because of imperfect smelting; therefore the metal matrix weakened, rather than quenched properly, due to uneven composition.

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