Swiss Diamond 6418T Nonstick Fry Pan, 7-Inch Model #6418T: 18 cm (7") Patented nonstick coating reinforced with real diamond crystals (PFOA-free) Cast aluminum; Made in Switzerland Oven-safe up to 500 degrees F Stay-cool ergonomic handle provides a safe, comfortable grip <span class="a-text-bold">Item #:</span> 6418T <span class="a-text-bold">Dimensions: </span> 18cm (7&#034;) <span class="a-text-bold">Weight: </span> 0.75kg (1.65lb) <span class="a-text-bold">Depth: </span> 4cm (1.57&#034;) <span class="a-text-bold">Volume: </span> .7l (.7qt) <span class="a-text-bold">Lid: </span> Not Included <span class="a-text-bold">Oven-safe: </span> Up to 500F (260C) <span class="a-text-bold">Cleaning: </span> Dishwasher safe; hand wash recommended <span class="a-text-bold">Recommended Stovetops: </span>Gas, Electric, Radiant Ring, Ceramic, Halogen <span class="a-text-bold">Diamonds are durable </span>- As the hardest material known to man, diamonds lend the coating additional strength and longevity. <span class="a-text-bold">Diamonds are a better heat conductor than metal</span> - Four times more conductive than copper, diamonds help distribute heat evenly across the surface of the pan. Diamonds also allow the pan to brown food like stainless steel, creating a fond that can be used for gravy - or easily washed away with warm soapy water. <span class="a-text-bold">Diamonds are naturally nonstick</span> - One of the most valuable properties of diamonds is that they have intrinsic nonstick properties, unlike titanium reinforcement. This gives the coating outstanding nonstick release properties. Gold Medal Winner - International Exhibition of Inventions Best Nonstick Cookware - leading U.S. consumer reporting organization The Rolls-Royce of Nonstick Fry Pans - Wall Street Journal Recommended for vegan and vegetarian cooking - American Vegetarian Association Recommended - Cooking Club of America The rough abrasion movement of sandpaper on the nonstick coating simulates hard wear with metal utensils. The burning of condensed milk with high sugar content simulates cooking and caramelizing of food on the scratched surface. Repeated cycles of abrasion and burning along with washing under cold water tests how deep the scratches can go and how many washing strokes are required to remove food.