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Because it is a great conductor. Gold and platinum are better but would make the pot too expensive. The bottom surface conducts the heat to evenly warm up the contents. The next best pot or pan for this is cast iron. Copper is a good conductor so the saucepan heats up better if it has a copper bottom.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause copper is an excellent conductor of heat. The coppor heats evenly.
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∙ 16y agoCopper is often used to make cookware, because it is good heat conductor and has high melting point.
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∙ 15y agoCopper has a high heat conduction - thus a copper pan will have a more even temperature across its surface than a pan made of steel.
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∙ 11y agoMany kettles have copper bottoms because copper is a very good conductor of heat, thereby favoring an even distribution of temperature of all parts of the bottom surface of the kettle.
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∙ 13y agoso heat can be transfered more easily
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How was copper first used?
When copper was fiirst discovered it was used to make pots and pans for cooking. Now copper is no longer used to make pans/pots as there are more efficient materials and copper is now mainly used to make wires.
Are old pots and pans made of aluminum?
More modern cooking implements are made of aluminum or stainless steel, older pots and pans were made predominantly from cast iron, and prior to that copper
How do you identify real copper pots and pans?
Most real copper pots/pans will have a copper bottom. It will be a different color than the rest of the pot.
What are the minerals to make pots pans and other things to cook with?
Aluminum, iron, and copper.
food and beverage usage for copper?
Pots and pans
Are copper-clad pans worth the extra cleaning care?
Copper clad pots and pans allow a more even distribution of heat. This eliminates uneven cooking and hot spots. Copper clad pans also respond immediately to any temperature adjustment. These factors make the copper clad pans one of the most efficient choices for stove top. In addition to the extra cleaning required to keep copper clad looking good these are some of the most expensive cookware pieces on the market. In general anyone in the market for new pots and pans should buy the best they can afford.
What is equipment in cooking?
Pots, pans, ovens, knives etc.
What the minerals in pots and pans?
Pots and pans rarely contain minerals. However, they DO contain metals, most commonly iron, aluminum and copper.
What are the minerals in pots and pans?
Pots and pans rarely contain minerals. However, they DO contain metals, most commonly iron, aluminum and copper.
Which common condiment is the best cleaner for copper pots and pans?
salt
What metals use for cooking pots?
Steel, Copper and Aluminium pots
What can copper used for?
Copper is used for electrical conductors, pots, pans, pennies, phones, and electricity.
