Made from strong Japanese steel, the construction and design of the Induction 21 Steel cookware line guarantee superior quality. Each piece has copper melted into the steel, which effortlessly conducts heat quickly and evenly. Titanium is also added for strength and durability to endure everyday cooking. To ensure healthy cooking, the steel is nickel free to prevent allergic reactions to nickel. The tempered-glass lid makes it easy to monitor cooking and the dripless pouring rim reduces spillage along the side of the body. The 2 qt. saucepan is the perfect choice for tender vegetables or delicate sauces. It features a wide flat bottom, straight sides to maximize capacity and a cool to the touch, long ergonomic handle. This is the best steel for magnetic induction and perfect for all cooktops. Oven safe. Dishwasher safe. Limited lifetime warranty. Product dimensions 4" height 6. 5" opening diameter 5. 5" exterior base diameter. Founded in October 1971, Chantal Corporation is proud to be approaching 50 years of strength, determination and success. CEO and Founder, German-born Heida Thurlow, relocated to the United States in 1970 and soon began her entrepreneurial journey. Trained as an engineer, Ms. Thurlow has the distinction of being the first woman in the U. S. to launch and run a cookware company. She has received numerous design and utility patents for teakettle and cookware design and innovation. Chantal was the first to bring dramatic color, tempered glass lids and stay-cool handles to the kitchenware marketplace and continues to dedicate itself tot he creation of innovative products that bring elegance to the home.