Perhaps you have personally witnessed a situation where a plate placed in a microwave oven broke into several pieces, or you have at least heard that such situations happen.
Don't worry - the cause of the trouble has nothing to do with a malfunction of household appliances. It turns out that the whole problem is in the wrong choice of dishes.
So let's find out which plates are suitable for microwave use.
The main condition is that dielectrics, that is, materials that are not capable of conducting electricity, must be used to make the dishes.
Such materials include, first of all, glass - such plates are not affected by heating and radiation, so they will retain their integrity when placed in a microwave oven.
Plastic is also a good option, but only if it has the sign “thermoplastic” or “duroplast” on it.
Another category of dishes that can be used in the microwave is porcelain, despite the fact that such a set looks quite fragile.
Finally, let's answer the question about disposable plates. We've already sorted out those made of plastic. A positive answer also awaits when it comes to cardboard dishes with a heat-resistant coating, but only when it is necessary to heat up low-fat food with a low sugar content.
