Which outcome occurs when ancient Chinese artisans cast brittle iron artifacts using coke?

💡 Explanation

Excess carbon causes brittleness via the formation of iron carbide (cementite) through the mechanism of carburization. Because the high carbon content decreases toughness and ductility, artefacts failed readily; therefore high-carbon iron cracked, rather than being more malleable, than lower-carbon irons.

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