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Episode # 29 - The Science that Keeps Your Pans Slip-Free - from a not-so dumb question
What really keeps Teflon from slipping off your frying pan and onto your dinner plate? Join us on the Scotty Don't X Show as we unravel the sticky science behind this slick kitchen marvel. From the fascinating history of Teflon to its miraculous non-stick properties, discover what makes this technology both a kitchen hero and a maintenance must-know. Get ready for a tantalizing teaser: we’ll reveal the secret behind Teflon’s steadfast grip on pans while ensuring your cooking doesn’t go up in smoke, literally!
In our latest episode, we take you step-by-step through the complex process that gives Teflon its superpowers, including the sandblasting, priming, and finishing techniques that hold it all together. Listen as we dish out practical tips on how to pamper your pans, avoiding the perils of high heat that can turn your trusty skillet into a sticky situation. Whether you're an aspiring chef or a curious kitchen crusader, this episode promises to spice up your culinary knowledge with a hearty blend of humor and helpful insights.
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The runway at your destination airport is currently closed for maintenance, causing a delay. But while you wait, why not join me on the Scotty Don't X Show for a virtual adventure? And now we present episode number 29. Oh, so excited about this. This is the Teflon episode. So excited I started choking on my water episode. So excited, I started choking on my water.
Speaker 1:So the question on the internet if nothing sticks to Teflon, what makes Teflon stick to the pan? I thought I knew this one pretty well. Teflon is applied at a super high temperature which, during proper use, will not be reached by home and commercial kitchens, and at that higher temperature the Teflon will stick to the pan. It actually goes a little bit more like this and, as an aside, kinetic Chemicals registered the Teflon trademark in 1945. And while Teflon is known for the non-stick properties, it does form a strong bond with the surface of the pan.
Speaker 1:And here's how it works. First they sandblast the pan to create a lot of micro-scratches on the surface. Then they spray on a coat of Teflon primer. This primer, like most primers, is thin, enabling a high heat causing the Teflon to solidify and get a reasonably secure mechanical grip. Next you spray on a finish coat and bake. That Teflon finish coat will stick to the Teflon primer coat, just fine, but it's not going to stick to your foods. Yay, teflon, but if you're cooking on high heat etc in your home kitchen, yes, you can degrade the Teflon coating, making it worthless as a non-stick pan. So Scotty Don't X says don't do that, be good to your cooking utensils and they'll try not to poison you, I hope.