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 […]

LECO Announces Metabolomics Training Collaboration in the UK

LECO Instruments UK Ltd., a subsidiary of USA-based LECO Corporation, is pleased to announce a new and exciting training and research collaboration with the Liverpool Training Centre for Metabolomics and Centre for Metabolomics Research at the University of Liverpool.

LECO’s Pegasus® BTX Honored with Innovation Award

LECO Corporation has been awarded a 2024 Innovation Award for its Pegasus BTX Benchtop GC-TOFMS by The Analytical Scientist, an international publication focused on the innovations shaping measurement science.

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

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 […]

LECO is Showing Off at Upcoming Trade Shows

LECO will be at IMAT in Cleveland, Ohio, and MS&T in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At both shows, we’ll be bringing our new metallographic saw, the CX300, our AMH55 system, the CS744 combustion analyzer, and our GDS lamps.

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 […]

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 […]

LECO’s “Mobile Laboratory” to Appear at ACS Fall 2024

The fall meeting of the American Chemical Society is sure to be a great one with all that LECO is bringing to the table… or should I say, booth? The conference takes place in just over a week on August 18-22nd in Denver, Colorado. For those of you who plan to attend, you’re in for […]

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 […]

This Girl Loves LECO and Separation Science—Here’s Why

In 2021, LECO announced the exciting news they were in search of a collaborator to elevate or expand upon the GC-MS analytical technique with our advanced tools. The next year, it was announced that Dr. Petr Vozka of Cal State University, LA would be the collaborator and recipient of a Pegasus® BT GC-MS system. Since […]

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

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 […]