SCANPAN Axis makes cooking even easier with the performance of copper and the convenience of stainless steel. The exclusive 5 Layer/3 Ply construction has copper at its core, ensuring an even heat distribution. This 20cm /3L Saucepan with helper handle has sealed edges to eliminate aluminium exposure, professional quality Stainless Steel body enveloping a copper core to ensure no hot spots. Dome glass lid for easy viewing, permanently secured handles for strength and hygiene, inside satin finish with capacity markings for accurate cooking results. Compatible with all energy sources, including the efficiency of latest cookware technology INDUCTION. This Scanpan Axis cookware piece has a completely flat base with no pattern/indentations for maximum magnetic connection on even inferior technology induction cooktops. Some induction cooktops use technology that will not connect to cookware if the base of the cookware has any indentations. With Scanpan Axis you are safe with any type of induction cooktop as it has a solid stainless steel base with no pattern/indentation.