Why do some cooking vessels have a copper coating at the bottom?
(N/A) Copper is an excellent conductor of heat. By coating the bottom of a cooking vessel with copper,the heat from the stove is distributed more rapidly and uniformly across the base of the pot. This prevents the formation of hot spots and ensures that food is cooked evenly. Therefore,copper coating is used to improve the thermal efficiency of cooking vessels.
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