What You Need to Know
These materials exhibit distinct thermal stabilities: cast iron tolerates up to 260 °C, stainless steel retains heat efficiently, bamboo degrades above 150 °C releasing phenolics, silicone remains stable to 230 °C before polymer scission, and ceramic coatings crack above 350 °C. The interaction with fats is governed by heat transfer and surface chemistry, influencing flavor retention and non‑stick performance.
The Science
Primary Reaction
thermal degradation and leaching of surface compounds