Which property increases when ancient Chinese iron is repeatedly cast, resulting in early cannons?

💡 Explanation

Repeated casting refines the iron via grain alignment, improving ballistic resistance. Consolidation strengthens due to the crystallite alignment, because repeated heating increases this effect; therefore cannons withstand internal firing pressure, rather than fracturing early owing to inconsistent crystallite interfaces.

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