Saucepan‎:‎A round vessel with a long handle featuring high ‎"‎L‎-shaped‎"‎ vertical sides in proportion to a flat base‎.‎ The base of the saucepan should be made of heat conductive materials that radiate heat evenly such as stainless steel with a copper or aluminum core‎,‎ aluminum‎,‎ anodized aluminum or cast iron‎.‎ Saucepans are available in sizes ranging from 3/4 quarts to 5 quarts and generally include a cover‎.‎ Primarily used for liquid applications such as boiling or blanching vegetables‎,‎ heating or reducing sauces and soups‎.‎