Features high straight sides to assist with stirring a smaller surface area to hold heat and limit evaporation perfect for making sauces or heating liquids 5ply bonded construction with stainless steel aluminum and a thick copper core for fast and even heating warpfree strength and ultimate responsiveness Highly polished stainlesssteel cooking surface offers superior stick resistance for easy maintenance with flared edges for dripfree pouring Longer riveted stainlesssteel handles contoured for a comfortable grip and vented to stay cool with stainlesssteel lid to match Compatible with all cooktops including induction and oven and broilersafe up to 600F To avoid small white dots or pits from forming in your pan bring liquids to a boil or wait until food starts to cook before adding salt