And yet, a copper pan will not heat on an induction cooktop. For almost all induction cooktops, cookware must be made of a magnetic ferrous material in order t

And yet, a copper pan will not heat on an induction cooktop. For almost all induction cooktops, cookware must be made of a magnetic ferrous material in order to be compatible. This is why induction-compatible aluminum pans have a disc of magnetic steel impact-bonded to the base.