Which risk increases in ancient Near Eastern bronze-casting when charcoal combustion is incomplete at furnaces?

💡 Explanation

Oxygen contamination rises during bronze casting when incomplete combustion occurs because Carbon Monoxide, rather than fully burnt carbon dioxide, reduces the partial pressure of oxygen, which diffuses, increasing embrittlement; therefore, contamination is higher rather than increased metal fluidity.

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