Product: Evolution Microwave-Safe Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
Model: EM-S1201-Black
Condition: New
Double-wall bowls, stainless steel interior, cool-to-touch exterior, and airtight seal for preparing, mixing, cooking, reheating, storing, and precise measuring
Odor- and stain-resistant stainless steel, wide opening for easy mixing, rolled edges for effortless pouring, double-wall insulation, cool-touch design, lightweight build, anti-skid base, and 100% leak-proof glass lids
Dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe
Material: Stainless Steel
Microwave Safe
Dishwasher Safe
BPA-Free
What’s Included?
2x Evolution Microwave Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl With Lid Set
@thechilipepper0 A lid on a metal container doesn’t inherently make it microwave-safe; rather, the container’s design and the material it’s made from, particularly stainless steel, are key to microwave safety, and the lid helps to retain steam and prevent spills. The lid on a microwave-safe metal container primarily serves to retain steam and prevent spills during heating, rather than making the container microwave-safe. Some metal containers, like those made of stainless steel, are designed to be microwave-safe because they have smooth, rounded edges that prevent the buildup of electrical charges that can cause sparking.
@thechilipepper0 The issue with metal is it becomes charged and arcs and forms plasma. It needs somewhere to arc from/to. Rounded surfaces are less prone to it while pointed parts arc more easily. This is why if you leave a spoon in, there’s a good chance it’ll be fine, whereas if you leave a fork in you’re gonna have a bad time. The bowl is already large and rounded with no separate parts close enough to readily arc to each other. The lid further insulates the rim, which would be the surface that would arc. But honestly it’s probably fine without the lid too just because of the shape. People’s perception of the risks of metal in the microwave is probably greater than the actual risks. It’s been one of the more successful public safety campaigns.
As I recall its the exposed sharp edges/transitions that draw the arcs. Guess this works the same as those frozen food boxes with the metallic-ish “browning trays” (or whatever they’re called). Smooth metallic surface doesnt cause an issue? Any engineers/physicists please feel free to correct my ignorance
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Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Apr 10 - Monday, Apr 14
Anyone know the science on how the lid makes this metal container microwave-safe?
@thechilipepper0 A lid on a metal container doesn’t inherently make it microwave-safe; rather, the container’s design and the material it’s made from, particularly stainless steel, are key to microwave safety, and the lid helps to retain steam and prevent spills. The lid on a microwave-safe metal container primarily serves to retain steam and prevent spills during heating, rather than making the container microwave-safe. Some metal containers, like those made of stainless steel, are designed to be microwave-safe because they have smooth, rounded edges that prevent the buildup of electrical charges that can cause sparking.
@thechilipepper0 The issue with metal is it becomes charged and arcs and forms plasma. It needs somewhere to arc from/to. Rounded surfaces are less prone to it while pointed parts arc more easily. This is why if you leave a spoon in, there’s a good chance it’ll be fine, whereas if you leave a fork in you’re gonna have a bad time. The bowl is already large and rounded with no separate parts close enough to readily arc to each other. The lid further insulates the rim, which would be the surface that would arc. But honestly it’s probably fine without the lid too just because of the shape. People’s perception of the risks of metal in the microwave is probably greater than the actual risks. It’s been one of the more successful public safety campaigns.
As I recall its the exposed sharp edges/transitions that draw the arcs. Guess this works the same as those frozen food boxes with the metallic-ish “browning trays” (or whatever they’re called). Smooth metallic surface doesnt cause an issue? Any engineers/physicists please feel free to correct my ignorance
I haven’t tested them in the microwave, and probably won’t. But I got them last go-round and they’re decent bowls. The lids seal tight.
Just an FYI … this blew up my microwave.
Only after did support tell me that I should not wrap it aluminum foil.
I feel like that would have been great a priori information.