Which risk increases following a cycle of ancient bronze casting using a crucible?

💡 Explanation

Repeated bronze casting cycles can cause crucible degradation; the embrittlement mechanism allows elements diffusing into pores. Because crucible walls contaminate future metal melts; therefore material quality suffers afterwards rather than only affecting single castings.

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