Lessons from the Lab: Preparation and Analysis of a Metallographic Sample

Lessons from the Lab: Preparation and Analysis of a Metallographic Sample

Analyzing a metallographic sample is necessary to understand what you’re really working with, or to ensure a job is done right. The hardness of a metal, as well as its grain structure, reveals important properties of the material. Properly preparing a sample for analysis is a must if you want to be able to trust […]

Choosing the Right Sample Container for Organic Analysis

Choosing the Right Sample Container for Organic Analysis

When determining total nitrogen (or protein) of a sample using LECO’s FP828, it is crucial to select the right sample container for the job. Several key considerations must be taken into account, like the sample mass capacities of the container, compatibility of the container with the matrix, ash production, and more.

On Demand Webinar: Moisture Determination in Milk and Milk Products

On Demand Webinar: Moisture Determination in Milk and Milk Products

Moisture Content is a key parameter for all food and feed laboratories. It is needed for dry base calculations as well as for the general water content determination. In milk and milk products, the amount of total solids TS is an important parameter. Additionally, dairy products such as cheese require water content analysis for dry […]

From Milk to Cheese: Moisture Analysis Made Easy with LECO TGM800

From Milk to Cheese: Moisture Analysis Made Easy with LECO TGM800

Moisture content is a key parameter for all food and feed laboratories. It is needed for dry base calculations as well as for the general water content determination. In milk and other liquids, the amount of the total solids TS is an important parameter. The TGM800 is a thermogravimetric analyzer designed to determine moisture content […]

LECO to Develop New Test Method for Analysis of Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Free-Machining Steel by Glow Discharge Atomic Emission Spectrometry through ASTM International

LECO to Develop New Test Method for Analysis of Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Free-Machining Steel by Glow Discharge Atomic Emission Spectrometry through ASTM International

Committed to empowering results, LECO participates in ASTM committees to help develop industry standards and guides. We’re currently working on a new GD-AES method for steel analysis, and we’re looking for collaborators.

Save Time and Money with LECO’s Magnetic Disc System for Metallographic Sample Prep

Save Time and Money with LECO’s Magnetic Disc System for Metallographic Sample Prep

For anyone who has worked with polishing/grinding equipment, like LECO’s PX Series, you know that using the right combination of abrasives and polishing cloths is key. However, changing out the materials can sometimes be a tedious task. As part of LECO’s mission to empower success in laboratories worldwide, we created a system that makes switching […]

New and Innovative Talc Grade Determination Method with LECO’s TGA801

New and Innovative Talc Grade Determination Method with LECO’s TGA801

When hearing the word “talc,” many people tend to associate the mineral with baby powder. But talc has a plethora of uses and applications that many overlook. Talc is best described as a clay mineral that is composed of magnesium, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen—often referred to as hydrous magnesium silicate. It’s recognized for its soft […]

EV Battery Boom Supports Graphite Market Growth

EV Battery Boom Supports Graphite Market Growth

In the last several years, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular, and many manufacturers are beginning to provide EV options for their consumers. Because of this rise, the demand for graphite has significantly increased. Graphite not only makes up the largest portion of EV batteries, but the most important part of the battery, the anode. […]

What’s Inside Your Battery Matters

What’s Inside Your Battery Matters

With the recent explosion of the electric vehicle industry, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are in seriously high demand. Although they are not the only batteries that can power an EV, they are some of the safest, longest lasting, and most durable out there, making them a popular choice amongst manufacturers. These LFP batteries are […]