How soda cans became aluminum pots ？ Traditional method of making aluminum pots in rural China

The widespread use of aluminum in kitchen utensils can be traced back to the early 20th century. With the development of new smelting technologies, aluminum became more economically viable. In the mid-20th century, aluminum started to become a popular choice for manufacturing kitchenware due to its lightweight and excellent heat conductivity. It is suitable for making various cooking utensils, including pots, pans, and other cookware. This trend continued to evolve over the following decades, establishing aluminum as a common material in the kitchenware industry.