how does the steel pan handle remain cool even when the rest of the pan is hot?

Question

I have a stainless teel pan at home that, from what I can see, is all metal. So I would expect the handle [also metal and joined to the pan] would also get hot when I boil water in the pan, but the handle doesn't .

I bought this pan about a year ago.

What technology do they use?

Answer 1

Just like stainless takes longer to heat up than copper. The handle is made of less condutive alloy and heat transfer is part of that as well.

Answer 2

It's called heat transfer. The heat is transferred to the air, so the handle being out away from the pan stays relatively cool. I also have a nice SS pot, and it's handle does sometimes get pretty warm, but not so much I can't hold the pan when needed.

Answer 3

Heat dispersion rates :)