Elemental and Metallographic Analysis of Metals, Minerals, and Metal-bearing Ores

Driving Progress from the Ground Up: Elemental Testing for Metals, Minerals & Ores

In the highly demanding world of metals and minerals, every detail matters. From the elemental makeup of raw ores to the precise composition of refined metals, obtaining fast, accurate, and reproducible data is essential for ensuring quality, efficiency, and meeting stringent compliance standards.

At LECO, we turn complex material analysis into clear, actionable results. Our advanced instrumentation and trusted technologies empower mining labs, steel mills, and foundries to optimize processes and validate materials across the entire lifecycle—from raw materials characterization to finished metal certification.

Get rid of guesswork with our line of metallographic instruments, built to adequately prepares your samples for in-depth, accurate analyses.

Our sectioning machines, mounting presses, grinder/polishers, hardness testers, and metallographic microscopes enable clear visualization of grains, phases, inclusions, and defects, supporting quality control and process optimization across a wide range of materials.

We deliver precise determination of critical elements including Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen (C/S/O/N/H). Trust LECO’s flagship solutions—including our CS/ONH Analyzers (like the CS844 or ONH836), and Glow Discharge Spectrometers (GDS950)—for industry-leading reliability and compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.

Join the global community of professionals who rely on LECO to drive performance and innovation in their metallurgical and mining workflows. Scroll below to explore our featured instruments and access technical resources tailored to your specific material challenges.

Webinars about Metals, Minerals, and Ore Analysis

Build Confidence in Your Analyses

LECO supports innovation and quality assurance in the building and construction industries through advanced material solutions. Our expertise spans elemental analysis, metallography, and thermal analysis, providing the critical data needed for industry excellence.

On Demand

Metallographic Preparation and Analysis of Carburized Steel

SPEAKER: David Coulston | Former LECO Metallography Applications Engineer

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Analysis of Carburized Steels by Glow Discharge Spectroscopy: Carbon in the Hardened Case and More

SPEAKER: Andrew Storey, Ph.D. | Former LECO Analytical Scientist, GDS specialist

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Determination of Moisture in Welding Flux

SPEAKER: Adam Darling | LECO Analytical Chemist, Technical Service Lab

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Basic Metallographic Analysis of Welds

SPEAKER: David Coulston | Former LECO Metallography Applications Engineer

Metals, Minerals, and Ores Profiling Applications

Browse the app notes below to discover how LECO instruments perform when put to the test with your industry’s applications.

Foundry Worker Pouring Hot Molten Metal Into Mold Casting

Bulk Analysis of Low Alloy, Cr-Mo, Free Machining, and Austenitic High Mn Steels

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Analysis of Carburized Steels by Glow Discharge Spectroscopy

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Basic Metallographic Analysis of Welds

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