LECO Solutions for Metals & Mined Materials

LECO’s state-of-the-art analytical instruments are revolutionizing quality control, process optimization, and research in the Metals and Mined Materials industry. Our advanced solutions empower mining companies, metal producers, and materials researchers to enhance efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive innovation.

Partnering with LECO means more than just acquiring analytical instruments – it’s about gaining a competitive edge in the dynamic Metals and Mined Materials industry. Our solutions enable you to:

• Optimize extraction and refining processes for improved yield and reduced costs
• Ensure consistent product quality to meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations
• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements with confidence
• Drive innovation in alloy development and advanced materials research
• Make data-driven decisions to maximize resource utilization and minimize environmental impact

Choose LECO to power your analytical capabilities and unearth new possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of metals and mined materials.

Application Notes

Learn more with our latest Metals & Mined Materials application notes.

• Determination of Sulfur and Carbon in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Materials

  Carbon determination in Lithium Iron Phosphate is important as the Carbon content directly impacts the performance of this battery material. In addition, emerging battery technologies can take advantage of improved Sulfur utilization when LiFePO4 is used as an additive, making Sulfur determination in the base material an important quality control parameter.

• CX300 Sectioning for Weld Evaluation

  For numerous applications, it is necessary to measure the quality of a weld, and there are several methods for doing so. Making a sacrificial test weld and using a microscope to measure the weld's critical areas is a popular technique. This procedure may require a lot of time and resources. However, by skipping the mounting and polishing stages, the work can be kept more efficient. Bypassing those phases in the metallographic sample preparation procedure, this "Cut and Etch" technique yields accurate readings.

• Determination of Carbon and Sulfur in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Materials

• Compositional Depth Profile Analysis of Galvanized Steel

• Bulk Analysis of Cast Iron

  Atomic Emission Spectroscopy can determine elemental content of solid conductive materials. The GDS900 is designed to analyze ferrous and nonferrous metals, including cast iron.

Videos

Watch our most recent videos on Metals & Mined Materials.

• Cement Clinker Preparation and Microscopic Examination

  Cement Clinkers are an intermediate product in the production of Portland Cement, one of the key ingredients in the manufacturing of concrete. Microscopic examination and analysis of Clinkers is a Quality Assurance process that assesses the nature and quality of Clinker constituents. This Webinar will discuss the process of sample preparation, microscopic examination, and the assessment of Cement Clinkers.

• Carbon and Nitrogen Determination in Adhesives, Laminates, and Cement Fiber Board

  Determination of carbon and nitrogen in construction materials plays an important role in maintaining quality and durability of these products. This webinar will focus on this application using both the LECO CN928 and the C832. Data will be presented from a wide range of materials used in the construction industry. | Presented by Fred Schultz, Applications Chemist

• Total Sulfur and Carbon Determination in Cement and Raw Materials

  This webinar will review the application of the LECO SC832 family for the determination of sulfur and carbon in a wide variety of construction materials. Sample types covered in this presentation include cement, fly ash and ore materials. In addition, the basic operating principles will be covered as well as software features that can be used to simplify the analysis and reporting of results. | Presented by Lloyd Allen, Ph.D., Director Technical Services Laboratory