It is metal because it absorbs heat and the heat heats up whatever you are cooking
Copper
Copper
stainless steel
Plastic or cheap metal
The pan is made of metal but it is also made of wood, steel, and ruber.
Pans can be made of various materials. they can can be made of: Aluminium, Stainless Steel or Cast Iron which is an older one.
Such containers are known as pots or pans. Pans usually have a lower rim, and are made of metal, while pots are usually bigger, heavy pans which can be both metal and ceramics.
Gold rush pans, commonly known as gold pans, are typically made of metal or plastic. Early gold pans were often made from materials like iron or copper, while modern versions are usually crafted from lightweight plastic for ease of use and portability. Some metal pans, particularly those made from aluminum, are also popular due to their durability and effectiveness in separating gold from sediment.
Cheap pans are usually made of aluminum because it is inexpensive. Other metals and materials are actually better and healthier for cooking in, but they cost more, which means the pans cost more.
Baking should not, no matter the type of metal the pan is made of. However boiling acidic foods in pans made of certain metals might.
Metal are mostly good conductors of heat
The two elements most often used in pots and pans are iron and aluminum.