Burnt Copper-Bottom Pot: Important Safety Question

Summary for burnt copper-bottom pot Discussion

Burnt copper-bottom pot is the key concern in this thread: Carolyn Walker asks whether a badly scorched RevereWare pot, with much of the copper finish flaked off, can still be used for steaming vegetables or whether heating it could release dangerous fumes. She notes that RevereWare advised against continued use but did not explain why. The only visible response in the excerpt is from Ted Mooney, P.E., who does not provide a technical answer in the text shown. Because the excerpt contains no detailed chemistry or safety explanation, the thread as provided does not establish whether fumes would be released or whether the pot is safe to keep using. The practical takeaway from the available text is simply that the manufacturer advised discontinuing use, while the technical basis is not included in the excerpt.