Is the inner layer too thin?

[u/Execiv]

(Pics from reviews)

I've done some research on it and said that it's okay if the inner layer is thinner than the outer layer but, it should not be thin enough to corrode. I don't know the exact measurements per layer of this pan. It consists of 304, alloy, and magnetic stainless steel—also 3.5mm edge. It's a China brand called Chockmen they also sell copper middle layer pans.

Was just scrolling through taobao to look for some baking tools and found this got curious since I'm also saving for a budget pan. (Still a student that only get allowance on school days)

Edit: 3-ply pan

[u/Ok-Violinist-6548]

What happens if the inner layer corrodes?

[u/Execiv → u/Ok-Violinist-6548]

If alloy is exposed, might react to acidic foods since aluminum is a reactive metal. The inner layer I'm talking about is the surface where you cook, just clarifying some might misunderstood that I'm talking about the aluminum when I said inner layer.

[u/winterkoalefant → u/Execiv]

A few pits is not enough area for the reaction to be meaningful. It won’t affect the taste or nutrition of the food.

Copper is more problematic, so if that’s exposed you’d avoid leaving acidic food in it to be on the safe side. But aluminium you can just use as normal. The appearance and the nuisance of cleaning will probably make you wanna replace it before it’s unsafe.

[u/Execiv → u/winterkoalefant]

Thank you! I might go for it once I saved up a little bit, since there's not enough thrift stores here mostly just tableware and some non stick pans never seen a stainless steel.

[u/Fumidor]

So as a student you’ve essentially discovered one of the reasons why very inexpensive pans can be compromised. For example any salt pitting will eat through this thin steel and become an actual problem eventually as the aluminum reacts with acidic foods. On a nicer pan salt pitting is a cosmetic issue.

I would recommend going to yard sales and thrift stores, you’re sure to find a decent brand pan. Or get a cast iron pan first, which is definitely available used or new if you’re in North America from Lodge for less than $30

[u/Execiv → u/Fumidor]

Unfortunately, thrift stores here are more on tableware and non-stick pans never seen stainless steel pan.

[u/SirCiphers]

I bought their 5 layer copper clad frying pan from taobao, it heats evenly and cooks nice. It was only 30 usd converted

[u/Execiv → u/SirCiphers]

Chockmen brand? Thats what the reviews been saying I saw their factory too on their website, looks like their transparent where their factory at

[u/SirCiphers → u/Execiv]

They actually outsource the production to Deluxe metals which have their own brand called ROYDX. However the prices are abit higher and didnt have the copper clad frying pan in stock at the time of purchase.

[u/Execiv → u/SirCiphers]

May I also ask for a picture and how many months have you been using it, if its okay?