Which disadvantage increased for early Chinese cast iron crossbow triggers exposed to rain?

💡 Explanation

Oxidation product increases contact surface roughness, thus interfacial friction increases, because surface oxides have a higher coefficient of friction; therefore, triggers had reduced sensitivity and performance, rather than sudden snapping because cast iron tolerates some corrosion before failure by diminished trigger action.

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