Something related to properties of metals and alloys.
2007-01-12 02:03:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Copper is a far better conductor of heat than steel. So some higher quality cookware uses copper for the bottom to improve heat absorption.
The downside - copper is expensive, particularly today, when compared to steel... so such cookware is usually high priced.
Works great though, and since people hock all sorts of things to Goodwill and the Salvation Army... you can pick up an awesome copper bottomed pot or pan for a fraction of the cost of a new one...
-dh
2007-01-12 02:11:38 · answer #1 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because copper is a better conductor of heat. So the temperature of the bottom of the pan increases rapidly and makes the cooking more efficient.
2007-01-12 05:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Riyah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basicaly, copper is a better conductor of energy. It is the same reason copper heat sinks are used on gaming computer processors and video cards.
To place it as simple as possible. Copper sucks up heat the best.
2007-01-12 02:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Turbinator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple - copper heats up faster, and distributes the heat better, than steel.
2007-01-12 02:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
copper is a better conductor of heat than stainless steel
2007-01-12 02:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by tony h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure.. mebbe so dat heat is better absorbed?
2007-01-12 02:06:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋