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Which outcome results when blooming iron ore too rapidly in ancient Chinese iron production?

A)Increased slag inclusions remains within iron
B)Increased dissolved carbon improves strength
C)Phosphorus concentration reduces grain size
D)Silicon provides improved corrosion resistance

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Incomplete reduction occurs during rapid bloomery processing because the solid-state diffusion mechanism is insufficient, therefore yielding more slag inclusions, rather than allowing sufficient time for refining the iron to control composition profile.

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