Which mechanical failure increased when cast iron crossbow trigger mechanisms experienced cold winter temperatures?

💡 Explanation

Brittle fracture increases because the Ductile-Brittle Transition Temperature crosses operational temperatures resulting in decreased fracture toughness. Therefore, the likelihood of crack propagation increases, rather than creep, oxidation increases or the material becoming more ductile.

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