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Chemical world
Choose the right material

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Match a material’s properties to its job.
SAUCEPAN BASE
Conducts heat well.
Stays solid when hot.
SAUCEPAN HANDLE
Slows heat transfer to your hand.
Strong and heat-resistant.
ONE PROPERTY IS NOT ENOUGH
Also compare durability, cost and environmental effects.
For a fair test, keep sample size and starting conditions the same.