Uniform heating properties of stainless steel frying pans

Stainless steel frying pans have moderate heating uniformity, primarily due to the pan's base structure rather than the stainless steel itself.
Stainless steel is a poor conductor of heat, conducting it slowly and unevenly, making it prone to "hot spots." Ultimate heating uniformity is determined by two factors:
1. Whether the pan has a composite base: This is the most critical factor. Most high-quality stainless steel frying pans on the market have multiple layers of highly conductive metals like aluminum and copper on the bottom, utilizing these metals to quickly conduct heat, resulting in uniform heating throughout.
2. Pan thickness: A thick-bottomed stainless steel frying pan better retains heat, minimizing localized temperature differences. Even with temperature fluctuations, heat is released slowly, maintaining relatively even heating.