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 atmosphere during production processes. As we look towards a more sustainable future, it’s not only important to know what all is in your cement, but also what the best eco-friendly alternatives are out there for producing cement are and how implementing them will affect production and end results.
Just below, you’ll find a four-part webinar series that provides an in-depth exploration of the analysis of cement and other associated building materials, showcasing how LECO instruments are at the top level for efficiency and innovation within the industry.
Following that, explore our collection of application notes that dive into the science and show real world examples of the performance of our analyzers.
Webinars
Lloyd Allen, Ph.D., LECO’s Director of the Technical Services Laboratory, discusses sulfur and carbon determination in cement and raw materials.
Jeffery Gast, LECO’s Lead Analytical Chemist, explores moisture and LOI (Loss on Ignition) testing for cement, fly ash, gypsum, and lime using thermogravimetric analyses.
Fred Schultz, LECO Applications Chemist, describes how carbon and nitrogen determination in adhesives, laminates, and cement fiber board will contribute to the quality and durability of those products.
Steve Reilly, LECO’s Metallurgist, finishes up the series with a discussion on how to prepare and microscopically examine cement clinkers to monitor the cement-making process.Application Notes
Sulfur and Carbon in Cement, Clay, Fly Ash, Limestone, Soil, Ore using SC832 – Outlines typical results of LECO instruments for determination of Sulfur and Carbon in cement, coal fly ash, limestone, soils, and ores.
LOI in Combustion Residues using TGA801 – Sample preparation, method, procedure, and results for determining LOI in combustion residues using the TGA801.
Sulfur and Carbon in Coal, Coke using SC832 – Sample preparation, method, procedure, and results for determining Sulfur and Carbon in coal and coke samples. Compares results of two instruments.
Determination of Moisture, Volatile, and Ash in Biomass/Plant Tissue – Outlines typical results for determining moisture, volatile matter, and ash with thermogravimetric analysis.
Gross Heat in Fuel Oils and Biomass – Sample preparation, method, procedure, and typical results for determining to gross calorific value of biomass materials and fuel oils.
