If you like steel, try cast iron. Gray cast iron can have a thermal conductivity of from 47 to 80 W/mK, vs carbon steel (30s to 50s depending on the alloy) and stainless steel that can be as low as the teens or as high as the 40s. Of course, copper can be 350 to 400. Unfortunately cookware does not come with technical specifications, but Lodge makes a pretty good cast iron pizza that is readily avaialble and there are internet reviews of others that you may have to mail order.

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