832 Series

Sulfur/Carbon Analysis by Combustion

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832 Series: Sulfur/Carbon Analysis by Combustion
LECO's 832 Series redefines the way you
determine carbon and sulfur in coal, coke,
cement, soil, fuel oils, and other organic
materials. Using extensive customer feedback
and innovative engineering, our latest
instrumentation takes advantage of an on-board
software platform powered by a touch-screen
interface, increasing usability and operational
control without using valuable bench space.

Additional features—such as a high-efficiency

combustion furnace, improved IR cell design, and
a robust, rugged design—make the 832 a
valuable resource for any laboratory needing fast
and accurate analysis of sulfur and/or carbon in
organic materials.
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User-Friendly Cornerstone Brand Software
LECO's exclusive Cornerstone brand software with touch-screen interface enables complete access
to analysis control, method settings, diagnostics, reporting, and more in a highly organized,
intuitive, and immersive environment. Designed through a collaboration of customer feedback and
innovative engineering, Cornerstone features all of the routine day-to-day operations within a single
Analysis screen designed for speed and ease-of-use. Our innovative grouping of sample data into
sets and replicates simplifies the data output and automatically calculates relevant statistics,
alleviating the need for additional data processing.

Analysis
Software Features & Benefits
The software is divided into four main sections—Analysis, Diagnostics, Settings, and
Instrument—for simplified navigation and organization. Toolbars, sliders, and drop-down menus
make it easy to set parameters for calibration and data processing. The software also includes real-
time monitoring of ambient parameters, with fully animated system diagrams.

Advanced interactive diagnostic features include a thorough digital on-board manual, maintenance
animations, photo illustrations, and screen captures that quickly provide the direction needed without
having to refer to multiple manuals.

Cornerstone also supports a multilingual interface, user permissions, extended data archiving and
filtering, compatibility with various Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and flexible
reporting capabilities.

Diagnostics Ambients Instrument Furnace Settings Calibration

An optional Cornerstone
Mobile application feature
enables remote viewing of the
instrument software from a
smartphone, tablet, or PC.
It can also be programmed
to set automatic notifications
from the instrument against
predefined software
conditions using e-mail, text
message, or the Cornerstone
Mobile application.
Instrument Highlights and Features

High-Efficiency Furnace System Design

! Lower electrical requirement resulting in lower operating costs
! Intelligent furnace control optimizes furnace reliability
and extends the heating element and ceramics lifetime
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! Horizontal high temperature (up to 1550 C with optional HT model)
concentric ceramic furnace tube with ceramic lance directing oxygen
directly onto the sample ensuring rapid analysis times, complete
combustion, and recovery
! Improved gas flow control reduces ash debris restrictions, increases
furnace lifetime, and instrument reliability
! Modified combustion assembly provides furnace isolation from the
atmosphere, resulting in low blank value and improved precision

Improved Solid-State IR Cell Design

! Temperature stabilized construction provides increased isolation from
ambient temperature fluctuations and other environmental
susceptibilities
! Optimized emitter control and detection circuitry improves the IR cell
lifetime and long-term stability, resulting in superior accuracy and
precision
! Individual wide-range IR detection for both carbon and sulfur
simplifies set-up and calibration for the standard S/C/SC832 models
! Optional dual-range (DR) detection for sulfur within S/SC832DR
models have the widest sulfur range capability for the most
demanding applications

Improved Design and Accessibility for

Maintenance Areas
! To enhance safety and convenience, the dual reagent tubes and
rotameters are located on the front side of the instrument behind
the hinged front cabinet door
! Open internal cabinet access to pump with quick release features
enables fast and simple preventive maintenance routines, ensuring
a robust and reliable instrument with superior uptime
! Top-mounted heating element assemblies result in simple and fast
access, and allow for single element replacement when needed,
lowering maintenance costs

Additional Features and Benefits

! Optional Autoloader (L) with 100-sample capacity simplifies operator
workflow and increases productivity
! Optional High Temperature (HT) model supports furnace
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temperatures up to 1550 C, eliminating the need for combustion
accelerators for refractory sample analysis
! Optional boom-mounted touch-screen interface package (M)
promotes an ergonomic workspace while reducing system bench
space requirements
! Optional Performance Package (P) adds an instrument leak check
feature, which provides a valuable diagnostic tool and increases the
reliability of the system; and an electronic back pressure control,
which provides isolation to changes in atmospheric pressure and
results in improved long-term stability
! Dual range (DR) S/SC832DR models contain the performance
package features
 Models
S832 Sulfur Determinator
C832 Carbon Determinator
SC832 Sulfur and Carbon Determinator
S832DR Dual Range Sulfur Determinator
SC832DR Dual Range Sulfur with Carbon Determinator
S832HT High Temperature Dual Range Sulfur with Carbon Determinator
SC832HT High Temperature Dual Range Sulfur with Carbon Determinator
Options
Monitor (M) Instrument mounted touch-screen and six-axis boom mount
Adds an instrument leak check and electronic back pressure control
Performance Pack (P)
(All DR instrument models contain performance pack)
Autoloader (L) 100-capacity sample Autoloader
NOTE: Multiple configurations of options are available. Please contact your local LECO Sales Engineer for more details.

LECO—Your source for total analytical solutions

TGA801 Thermogravimetric Analyzer
! Determines moisture and ash or other gravimetric methods in various
organic samples
! Expanded temperature control (up to 1000 OC) with variable
atmospheres and ramp rates
! Automated batch thermogravimetric analysis of up to 19 samples

AC Series Isoperibol Calorimeters

! Accurate calorific measurements
! Ergonomic water-measuring/combustion vessel-filling station
! Analysis time in as little as five minutes
! Meets or exceeds ASTM requirements
! 6,000 to 15,000 Btu/lb for 1 gram sample

Organic Consumables
Get the best results from your LECO instrument
by using genuine LECO consumables. Visit
www.leco.com for featured items, specials, and
ordering information (Form number 203-828).

LECO, Cornerstone, and SmartLine are registered trademarks of LECO Corporation.

LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview Avenue | St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 800-292-6141 | Phone: 269-985-5496
info@leco.com | www.leco.com | ISO-9001:2015 Q-994 | LECO is a registered trademark of LECO Corporation.
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Form No. 209-229 R1.511-REV4 © 2019 LECO Corporation
832 Series
Sulfur/Carbon Determinator
Specification Sheet
Instrument Range*
Sulfur, 832: 0.008 mg** to 30 mg
Sulfur, 832DR and 832HT: 0.0035 mg** to 98 mg
Carbon: 0.0175 mg** to 200 mg
Precision†
Sulfur, 832: 0.004 mg or 1% RSD, whichever is greater
Sulfur, 832DR and 832HT: 0.0018 mg or 1% RSD, whichever is greater
Carbon: 0.0088 mg or 1% RSD, whichever is greater
Sample Mass 350 mg (nominal, coal)
Analysis Time 60 s to 120 s nominal
Detection Method Non-Dispersive Infrared Absorption (NDIR)
Chemical Reagents Magnesium Perchlorate (Anhydrone)
Gas Requirements Oxygen, 99.5% purity, 15 psi (1.0 bar) ±10%
Furnace, Resistance
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Base 832 and 832DR: 600 C to 1450 C, ±10 C of setpoint
832HT: 600 oC†† to 1550 oC, ±10 oC of setpoint
Operating Conditions Temp: 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F) Rel. Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Sound Pressure Level 57 dBa (max reading at operator's level per IEC/EN 61010-1)
Physical Dimensions‡ 80 cm H x 46 cm W x 79 {66‡‡} cm D 31.5 in H x 18 in W x 31 {26‡‡} in D
Electrical Power 230 V~, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase; 12 A max, 4 A idle§
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Thermal Dissipation Idle: 3100 Btu/h Analyzing: 5100 Btu/h
Weight (approximate) 194 lb (88 kg) Analyzer with Monitor 172 lb (78 kg) without Monitor
Part Numbers
Sulfur/Carbon 832 instrument with Cornerstone brand software, external PC,
SC832-MC
and touch-screen display
Sulfur 832 instrument for add-on to an existing Cornerstone Instrument system,
S832-A
such as the 828 or 744/844 Series
Dual Range Sulfur/Carbon 832 instrument with Cornerstone brand software, external PC,
SC832DR-MC
performance package, and touch-screen display
High Temp Dual Range Sulfur/Carbon 832 instrument with Cornerstone brand software,
SC832HT-MC
external PC, performance package, and touch-screen display
Options
Multiple configurations of options are available. Please contact your local LECO Sales Engineer for more details.
• Other Sulfur and/or Carbon configurations are available.
• Optional performance package (P); adds a segmented leak check and electronic back pressure flow control feature.
• Optional autoloader package (L); adds an autoloader with 100-sample capacity, see 832 Series Autoloader
specification sheet for additional information (209-171-012).

*Use the following formula to calculate element concentration:

% element concentration = ((absolute element mass in mg)/(sample mass in mg))*100
**Lower range is calculated as 2 s instrument blank deviation. Method range may differ due to factors such
as sample type and method parameters.
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Calculated as 1 s instrument blank deviation. Method precision may differ due to sample inhomogeneity or other external
factors.
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Furnace operation below 800 C requires optional software registration. Contact LECO Service for more information.
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Allow for a 6 in (15 cm) minimum access area around the side of the instrument; space not required behind the instrument.
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Dimension from rear panel to front foot, reflects actual benchspace required.
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Average at standby: 1100 oC, gas off.
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Average at nominal operating parameters: 1350 C, gas on, 30 samples/h.

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Theory of Operation
The 832 Series of Elemental Determinators are specifically designed to determine the sulfur and carbon content in
a wide variety of organic materials such as coal, coke and fuel oils, as well as some inorganic materials such as
soils, cements and limestone by high temperature combustion with non-dispersive infrared detection (NDIR).
Analysis begins as a sample is weighed into a combustion boat and placed into the furnace typically regulated at
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1350 C with a pure oxygen environment. The sample combusts, releasing carbon as CO2 gas with the sulfur forms
being oxidized and released as SO2 gas. After a preset time, additional oxygen is introduced via a ceramic lance
directly above the sample to accelerate the combustion of refractory materials. The combustion gases are swept to
the back of the furnace and then forward through the inner and outer furnace tubes, allowing the combustion
gases to remain in the high temperature zone of the furnace ensuring efficient oxidation. Upon exiting the furnace,
the combustion gases flow through anhydrone tubes removing moisture and on to the flow controller, setting the
flow of the combustion gases through the NDIR sulfur and/or carbon detection cells.
Non-dispersive infrared cells are based on the principle that CO2 and SO2 absorb infrared (IR) energy at unique
wavelengths within the IR spectrum. Incident IR energy at these wavelengths is absorbed as the gases pass through
IR absorption cells with the absorption being dependent upon the path length of the cell. The Dual Range (DR)
sulfur 832 model has a wider sulfur range due to a short and long path length IR cells provided for measurement of
high and low range sulfur signals. The software automatically selects which cell to use for optimum measurement in
the 832DR model. The concentration of unknown samples is determined relative to calibration standards.
An external PC with LECO Cornerstone brand software manages all of the quantitative calculations and saves all of
the data.
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1350 C

Composite Flow Diagram PURGE

BOAT
LANCE STOP

COMBUSTION
BOAT
ANHYDRONE

ANHYDRONE

FLOW
FILTER

ROTAMETERS
DR/P/HT
DR/P/HT Models Models

FILTER

P PUMP
P
CARRIER GAS
MANIFOLD
P PUMP
MANIFOLD
FLOW
CONTROLLER
O2 DR/HT Model
15 psi EXHAUST
FLOW
CONTROLLER
LOW
SULFUR
DR/P/HT Models IR CELL

SULFUR
IR CELL

HIGH
CARBON
SULFUR
IR CELL
IR CELL
P

CARBON
P IR CELL
FLOW
ROTAMETERS P Models
DETECTOR
MANIFOLD

DETECTOR
MANIFOLD
LECO and Cornerstone are registered
trademarks of LECO Corporation.
Specifications and part numbers may change.
Consult LECO for latest information.
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview Avenue | St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 800-292-6141 | Phone: 269-985-5496
info@leco.com | www.leco.com | ISO-9001:2015 Q-994 | LECO is a registered trademark of LECO Corporation.
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Form No. 209-244-001 6/20-REV7 © 2020 LECO Corporation