Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) plays a critical role in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, where solvent purity directly impacts performance, safety, and lifetime. Even trace-level impurities can contribute to degradation of solid electrolyte interfaces, consumption of...
Aluminum’s physical properties have made it a highly preferred metal for use in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications. Aluminum is commonly alloyed with other elements (i.e. copper, magnesium, silicon, manganese and lithium) to improve physical properties...
A comprehensive analysis of renewable fuel testing technologies, automation, and ISO-compliant proximate analysis The growing demand for renewable energy has increased the importance of accurate biofuel characterization. Biomass feedstocks and finished fuels must be...
Wood composites are generally made from wood fibers and particles that are bound together with thermoplastic resin or other adhesive materials. Products like particle board, fiberboard, plywood, and oriented-strand lumber are all considered wood composites. The...
Graphite and carbon-based materials form the backbone of most lithium-ion battery anodes. Their purity and composition are paramount, and the amounts of oxygen or nitrogen present can dramatically affect a battery’s capacity, lifespan, and safety. In this piece, we...
TOC, short for Total Organic Carbon, is an important metric when analyzing soil health. Soils with high TOC content indicate high levels of biodiversity, as organic carbon fuels microbial activity. This enhanced biodiversity is incredibly beneficial to the soil. It...
Wine is often described with poetic words—citrus, cocoa, floral, or earthy—yet behind every note is a complex chemical story shaped by the vineyard, the winemaker, and time. For many wine drinkers, the science behind the flavors is never revealed. At The Chemistry of...
For cement quality control, loss on ignition (LOI) testing is a critical tool for evaluating material integrity. LOI data helps identify moisture and carbonation, which can negatively impact cement performance. With automated split loss on ignition using LECO’s...
Easter, a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world, is nearly here! In the United States, Easter baskets are often given to children on the holiday, filled with lots of candy and treats. One treat in particular you’re sure to find is jelly beans. Jelly...
Labs that rely on helium gas are facing a major crisis…unless they have LECO instruments. Due to the military conflict in the Middle East, Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest helium production hub, providing one-third of the...
