On 1/2/2015 4:07 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 1/2/2015 3:48 PM, Kalmia wrote:

>> How is it that aluminum thaws frozen food faster than just a sit on
>> the counter? Has this been scientifically tested?
>>
>
> Aluminum transfers heat energy faster than most typical counter
> materials like Formica, Corian, and the like. Also much faster than air.

It's what makes handwashing aluminum bowls tricky, it's easy
for me to burn myself because the thing heats up so fast.

nancy