Which outcome occurred when ancient Mesopotamian bronze foundries exceeded optimal temperatures?

💡 Explanation

`Hot shortness` arises from exceeding optimal ancient bronze, because high heat increased embrittlement from sulfide impurities segregating at grain boundaries; therefore cracking propagation increased, rather than improved vitrification results, different alloy phase transitions, or adjusted segregation.

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