Which outcome arose from uneven cast iron cannon manufacturing during the Ming dynasty?

💡 Explanation

Non-uniform cooling rates in cannons caused variations in cast iron microstructure and thus stress concentrations, leading to catastrophic brittle fracture of the cannon under pressure; this is known as thermal stress, therefore cannon explosions increased, rather than improved, performance or more efficient process standards.

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