Nonstick vs Ceramic Skillets: Science-Based Comparison & Care Guide
Nonstick and ceramic skillets are not interchangeable—each operates under distinct material physics, thermal limits, and degradation pathways. Ceramic-coated pans (silica-based sol-gel coatings) excel at low-to-medium heat (≤400°F), resist scratching from nylon tools, and contain no PTFE or PFAS—but lose nonstick…