Induction works for any conductive metal. Aluminum is more conductive than steel so eddy currents flow more easily in aluminum. Some pans have an aluminum disc inside, for induction stovetops.
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Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 5 hours agoProbably because your moka pot is aluminum (or otherwise non-magnetic) so induction can’t heat it.
HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 hours ago
Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 3 hours ago
This is wrong. Induction requires magnetism, not conductivity. A pure aluminum pan will not get hot on an induction hob. Some aluminum pans have an iron or steel plate inserted in their base to allow them to work on induction.
HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 hours ago
OK you’re saying the higher resistance of the steel is needed for adequate heat. Got it
Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 2 hours ago
No, I am saying the pan has to be magnetic, which is what I have said 3 times now. You are completely wrong about how induction cooking works.
Heat from eddy currents is a small fraction of what magnetic hysteresis can produce. You can technically heat any good conductor with eddy currents alone if it is non-magnetic, but the equipment needed is significantly more complex and power hungry than induction cooking hobs.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
oh, my shitty hot plate is one of those coils. it’s really shitty.
Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 5 hours ago
Oh yea, that’s a different problem. One of the big drawbacks of all radiant electric unfortunately.