What is Hard-Anodized Cookware?
Several types of cookware are available to consumers including aluminum, cast iron and copper. Hard-anondized cookware is made from aluminum that undergoes a process of oxidation. Hard-anondized cookware has advantages in cooking because of its durability and nonstick properties.ProcessWhen aluminum is hard-anodized, the piece of aluminum cookware is soaked in a vat of sulfuric acid. Electrical charges are then applied to the aluminum, which causes oxidation. As the aluminum cools, the electrical charges increase in intensity to harden its surface. Once the surface is twice as hard as steel, it is considered hard-anodized aluminum.TypesHard-anodized aluminum is commonly used in traditional cookware included sauce pans, skillets, and pots. Electric appliances like waffle irons or panini makers also used hard-anodized aluminum because the surfaces require a simple wipe with a damp cloth for cleaning.BenefitsHard-anodized cookware is the strongest, most durable cookware available to consu
