Inductioncompatible

Inductioncompatible refers to cookware, particularly pots and pans, that are designed to function on an induction cooktop. Induction cooktops work by using an electromagnetic field to directly heat the cookware itself, rather than heating a burner that then heats the cookware. This means that only cookware with a ferromagnetic base will respond to the magnetic field and heat up.

To be inductioncompatible, cookware must have a base made of a material that is attracted to a magnet. Common materials that meet this criterion include cast iron and most stainless steel. Aluminum, copper, glass, and ceramic cookware are generally not inductioncompatible unless they have a special ferromagnetic layer integrated into their base.

Cookware manufacturers typically indicate inductioncompatibility on the product's packaging or directly on the cookware itself with a symbol, often resembling a coil or a stylized stovetop. This allows consumers to easily identify suitable items for their induction cooktops. Using non-compatible cookware on an induction surface will not result in heating, as the magnetic field will not induce any electrical currents within the base of the cookware. Therefore, checking for inductioncompatibility is essential for anyone purchasing new cookware for an induction stove.