Aluminum is one of the most popular materials for cookware because it conducts heat very well, is lightweight and easy to shape or pour. Almost without exception, aluminum cookware is always coated, either with a non-stick coating (PTFE) or with a ceramic coating. More information about this versatile material here...

Stainless steel is an extremely popular material for making cookware, and in many areas stainless steel has replaced the materials used in the past to some extent.
Stainless steel is practically rustproof without any coating and is extremely durable. Find out what you need to know about stainless steel pots and pans here...

When we talk about iron pans in general and do not explicitly mean cast iron, we are usually referring to steel/carbon steel; however, please do not confuse iron/steel/carbon steel pans with stainless steel pans. You can find out about the advantages and disadvantages of iron/carbon steel as a material for cookware here...

Cast iron is a material that has been used to make cookware for centuries. The enameled cast iron variant is not quite as old. Raw, uncoated and enameled cast iron share many properties, but are also very different in some respects. When considering the advantages and disadvantages, it is therefore important to differentiate between the two. Find out more here.