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Why is metal often used for cooking pan?

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Metal is a good thermal conductor. It helps transfer heat from the stove to food at a faster rate by conduction. Also, metal has a high melting point so it wont melt easily at high temperature.
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metal is often used for cooking pan because if you put anything on the stove it will melt
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