Hard anodized is harder than stainless steel and is dense, nonporous and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performanceQuantanium nonstick interior is reinforced with titanium and provides lasting food release, healthily nonfat cooking option, and easy clean upCool grip handles are solid stainless steel riveted stick handles that stay cool on the stove top and provide a safe a solid gripOven safe to 500 degrees F, with tapered drip free rim.Unsurpassed Heat DistributionLimited lifetime warranty.Great for slowly cooking minced garlic in olive oil, frying breaded pork chops, or browning sausage