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Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by sizzzzlerz on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @01:58PM (#15916528)
It also heats very evenly, eliminating hot and cold spots.
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Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by lazerpants on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @02:06PM (#15916599)
Cast iron is not ideal for even heating, it's a myth.

http://www.cookingissues.com/2010/02/16/heavy-metal-the-scie...

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Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by rhinoceraptor on Thursday December 14, 2017 @01:45PM (#15925335)
Cast iron has low thermal conductivity. You can have oil smoking hot on a cast iron pan, but you can still hold the handle.
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