Which process limited the yield strength of ancient Mesopotamian cast bronze tools?

💡 Explanation

During casting, dissolved gases in molten bronze can precipitate as porosity forms, especially during solidification, which weakens the grain boundaries and reduces yield strength. Therefore gas porosity is limiting, rather than rapid cooling, incorrect alloying, or low tin content, which influence different mechanical properties.

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