About 90 years ago, LECO released the first of its kind rapid carbon determinator, changing the iron and steel industry forever. Since then, LECO has consistently pushed the boundaries of analytical testing for a wide range of materials and industries, including the...
Cement forms the basis of virtually the entire worlds’ infrastructure. Despite its ubiquity, it is a surprisingly complex mixture of ingredients, such as lime, silica, alumina, and more. Some of these ingredients are known for releasing greenhouse gases into the...
Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a well-established and robust analytical platform for targeted and untargeted metabolomics. Its high chromatographic resolution, reproducible retention indices, and the availability of comprehensive spectral...
As the battery industry continues to grow and more virgin materials are mined from the earth, the want and need for recycled battery materials is ever-increasing. Not only are resources being consumed at a rapid rate, but the mining process also produces harmful waste...
According to a recent poll we shared on LinkedIn, one of the most challenging parts of analyzing Aroma, Flavor, and Fragrance (AFF) samples is connecting aroma information to chemical variables. Let’s explore a little more about what that means, and how LECO can help...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of data that your GCxGC analysis produces? Have you spent countless hours combing through data, searching for key sample set insights? Maybe the thought has crossed your mind – “there has got to be a better way.” Thanks to...
At the heart of LECO is the desire to empower results in labs around the world. The boom of the battery industry drove us to find solutions for labs working with batteries and battery materials. We know that accurate and precise results are key to quality control and...
Dumas Combustion Method as a Replacement for Kjeldahl – Examples for Non-Protein Nitrogen and Non-Casein Nitrogen Determination As outlined in our previous blog post, the Kjeldahl method of protein determination is being replaced by the Dumas combustion method due to...
Recently, one of LECO’s Separation Science Application Chemists, Christina Kelly, took an overseas trip to Europe to provide in-person training to some current and potential customers. Many of the trainings were focused on fuel and other petrochemical applications,...
A New Dimension in GCxGC Analysis is Here The 16th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW 2025) was marked with exciting events and one big reveal for comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC) users. Not only did we hear presentations from LECO...
If you were asked to think about the most protein-rich foods, what would come to mind? Some kinds of meat, perhaps? Legumes, maybe? Undoubtedly, a few dairy products would probably cross your mind. Most dairy products are high in protein content, making them a popular...
Dumas Combustion Method as Replacement for Kjeldahl—Examples from Milk Analysis We are introducing a short series of blog posts to explore the benefits of the Dumas method of protein determination with a focus on milk and milk products. This blog post will address...
Although many may not realize it, the petrochemical industry plays a big part in the creation of a wide variety of products. From the products in your medicine cabinet, to electronic materials, to alternative jet fuels, the range is surprising. Analysis of...
While some companies still rely on the traditional Kjeldahl method for protein determination, the Dumas method is rapidly climbing in popularity, thanks to instruments like LECO’s FP928. In a recent article published by B&L MedienGesellschaft’s e-magazine,...
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...
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 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. The judges found the rare, small size of the Pegasus BTX...
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...
Here in the United States, we are celebrating a very exciting holiday for children and adults alike, known as Halloween. Although Halloween first truly began in Ireland, it has been widely accepted in western culture and adapted into what we now recognize as a day of...
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,...
