Which consequence results from elevated manganese content during crucible steel production using ancient Chinese methods?

💡 Explanation

Decreased hot shortness results from manganese scavenging of sulfur impurities via sulfide formation. This forms high melting point inclusions instead of iron sulfide at grain boundaries causing brittleness, therefore, forging workability raises, rather than other impacts.

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