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Copper is the best metal conductor for cooking. Copper quickly adjusts to changes in temperature, and it spreads the heat evenly when you are cooking with it.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agowell in my opionin im just 11 so i think its iron and sometimes its not and i (my mom) uses iron for particular things not everything so in say iron
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∙ 10y agoProbably the best is copper or aluminum but because they are so high maintenence and expensive, so most people just use stainless steel cookware
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Why is metal used to make pans?
Because metal is a good conductor of heat.
Why metal used to make pans?
Because metal is a good conductor of heat.
Why copper a good metal to use for pans?
It is a good conductor of heat. That's why it's used.
Why are the handles on frying pans not made of metal?
Since metal is a conductor of heat, if you touch a metal handle, it would burn you. Imagine the handle of a frying pan was wood. That wood is a terrible conductor of heat therefore the heat will not go on the wood and you won't get burnt.
Why are metals used to make pans and cake tins?
Metal is a heat conductor so the heat will travel throughout the pan. I think! x
Why do you use metal for sauce pans?
Metal is a good conductor of heat. Metal is also much more durable for cooking in comparison to wood or plastic, which would burn or melt. And ceramics are too fragile.
What are some examples of good conductors that are not made of metal?
Very pure distilled water is a good conductor of heat but is not so good for electricity and it is not a metal. Oil is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal. Teflon (a non-stick coating used on cooking pans) is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal.
Why are serving spoons conductors?
Serving spoons are conductors because they are made of metal and any metal is a conductor
Why are pans made out of metal?
It is metal because it absorbs heat and the heat heats up whatever you are cooking
Why are pans placed over a flame and not on the side of the flame?
Pans are placed over a flame and not on the side of the flame, because it is an energy transfer by direct contact called conduction. And as you can see, pans are usually made of metals, wherein metals are a good conductor of heat unlike wood, which is a poor conductor of heat.
Why are pans placed over a flame and not on the side of a flame?
Pans are placed over a flame and not on the side of the flame, because it is an energy transfer by direct contact called conduction. And as you can see, pans are usually made of metals, wherein metals are a good conductor of heat unlike wood, which is a poor conductor of heat.
Will aluminum conduct heat?
Yes it does. Heat conducts through aluminum very well. Many cooking pans are made from aluminum
