Which issue increased as Roman armies adopted iron weapons?

💡 Explanation

Ironworking involved heat treating to add carbon into steel, and if too decarburized the steel becomes unhardened: carburization. Increased demand increased the risk of poorly carburized equipment, therefore this step required expertise and standardization, rather than simplified metal casting techniques.

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