What exactly is the “plasma coating” that frying pans use?
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What exactly is the “plasma coating” that frying pans use?
You can check the answer of the people under the question at Quora “german titanium cookware“
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Plasma coating technology is a process that uses a plasma torch ( ionized gas – created by an electric spark) to melt ceramic powders and deposit them on the cookware surface.
The atomized ceramic droplets are deposited onto the cookware surface creating a semi-porous high-temperature resistant coating where fluoropolymers ( the anti-stick agent)penetrate and bond to the ceramic coating.
A major issue with nonstick surface coatings has been the bond to the cooking surface, as these non-stick fluoropolymers don’t like to stick to anything smooth. The plasma- ceramic process creates a surface with considerably more bonding area, producing a somewhat more adherent longer lasting bond.
Non-Stick Cookware Set, Pots and Pans – 8-Piece Set
I have never heard this reference before. Perhaps it’s merely a marketing gimmick, unless some rocket scientist developed a way to dance plasma around in a pan an thought he could sell it to the cookware industry.
10 Pcs Non Stick Cooking Set w/ Frying Pans & Saucepans
Tom Chandler’s answer is right on- “plasma” does not describe the coating itself, instead it refers to the specialized coating process used in manufacturing.
What I can add, is that this process is being used by the better brands (Swiss Diamond, Misen, high end Bialetti lines) of nonstick cookware, predominately with ceramic based surfaces…
Calphalon 10-Piece Pots and Pans Set, Nonstick Kitchen Cookware