* Iron: This metal is commonly used in cookware because it heats up quickly and retains heat well.
* Copper: Another common metal in cookware, copper also heats up rapidly.
What is Specific Heat Capacity?
Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. Materials with low specific heat capacity require less energy to heat up, making them "hotter" more easily.
