LECO-CS-13
Sample Digestion & Chemical Preparation
LECO Combustion Total Carbon & Total Sulphur
Accurate determination of carbon and sulphur species in ores, tailings, metallurgical feeds, and drill core using high-temperature induction combustion with infrared detection.
Detection Limits
0.01% – 50.0% C / S
Turnaround (TAT)
Standard: 2-3 Working Days | Express: 24 Hours
Sample Requirement
0.2g pulverized sample
Quality Framework
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant
Analytical Overview & Methodology
Quantifying sulphur and carbon species is critical for metallurgical plant design and environmental waste characterization. Our LECO Combustion Suite (LECO-CS-13) provides rapid, certified elemental carbon and sulphur assays.
Technical Method Specifications (LECO-CS-13)
| Method Code | LECO-CS-13 |
|---|---|
| Element Coverage | Total Carbon (C), Total Sulphur (S), Graphitic Carbon, Sulphide Sulphur |
| Detection Range | 0.01% – 50.0% C / S |
| Sample Requirement | 0.2g pulverized sample |
| Instrumentation | High-Frequency Induction Furnace + Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) Detectors |
| Standard Turnaround | Standard: 2-3 Working Days | Express: 24 Hours |
Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs
- Technique: High-frequency induction combustion in pure oxygen (>1,400°C)
- Detection: Selective solid-state Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) detection
- Species Tested: Total Carbon, Total Sulphur, Organic Carbon, Sulphide Sulphur
- Applications: Acid Rock Drainage modeling, bio-oxidation feed evaluation, metallurgy
JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee
Every batch tested under method LECO-CS-13 includes matrix-matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), analytical blanks, and duplicate splits at a minimum 20% insertion rate. Official digital Certificates of Analysis are digitally signed and traceable.