I am a total fan of CI and Carbon Steel (De Buyer) and been reading various forums on CI rather intensively.
With regard to cleaning. various ingredients, and surfaces - I continuously see references fo 'pores.' Surface 'pores' certainly do exist - the question is 'what lies below?'
I am a chemical engineer - though not a metallurgist. Nevertheless, what I did learn - and 'scientific' reading on chemical molecular structure of metals - gives no basis to 'interstital' space that could be 'filled' with soaps, tomato sauce. vinegar - whatever.
All forum material has only been 'I know what I know' - which,to me, has only meant 'I think what I think.'
Is there anyone who has some 'solid' info on this?
With regard to cleaning. various ingredients, and surfaces - I continuously see references fo 'pores.' Surface 'pores' certainly do exist - the question is 'what lies below?'
I am a chemical engineer - though not a metallurgist. Nevertheless, what I did learn - and 'scientific' reading on chemical molecular structure of metals - gives no basis to 'interstital' space that could be 'filled' with soaps, tomato sauce. vinegar - whatever.
All forum material has only been 'I know what I know' - which,to me, has only meant 'I think what I think.'
Is there anyone who has some 'solid' info on this?