Which material degradation becomes likely in early brass cannons when mismanaged?

💡 Explanation

Dezincification occurs because differential oxidation depletes zinc, rather than uniformly corroding brass. Outcome weakens cannons, therefore causing catastrophic failures, rather than simple surface damage or gradual erosion with use.

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