http://Cookware.lifetips.com/Cookware.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://Cookware.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://Cookware.lifetips.com/tip/108327/outdoor-cookware/outdoor-cookware-tips/hard-anodized-cookware.htmlFri 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTC37CDAC2-61D3-91FE-ACB5-B9F8405B4CA3GSI outdoor pan tips: What is Hard Anodizing? It is a process alters and hardens the structure of an aluminum cookware surface, making it incredibly abrasion resistant. If done properly, an anodized surface can be twice as hard as stainless steel. This gives you the best attributes of a very hard surface treatment with the quick, even heat transfer of aluminum The process seals the aluminum, preventing any direct contact between the core and food.<br/><br/><br/>For more Cookware tips, visit <a href="http://Cookware.lifetips.com/">http://Cookware.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://Cookware.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=108327" height="1" width="1">