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Chemical dilution is the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution by adding more solvent. The dilution formula calculates the final concentration after dilution based on the initial concentration and volumes.
The calculator uses the dilution formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the final concentration by multiplying the initial concentration by the initial volume, then dividing by the final volume after dilution.
Details: Accurate dilution calculations are essential in chemistry laboratories, pharmaceutical preparations, industrial processes, and scientific research to achieve desired concentrations for experiments and applications.
Tips: Enter initial concentration in appropriate units, initial volume in liters, and final volume in liters. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: What units should I use for concentration?
A: You can use any consistent units for concentration (mg/mL, M, %, etc.) as long as you use the same units for both initial and final concentrations.
Q2: Can I use different volume units?
A: Yes, but you must use consistent units for both volumes. The calculator currently expects liters, but you can convert other units to liters before input.
Q3: What if my final volume is less than initial volume?
A: This would represent concentration rather than dilution. The formula still works mathematically but may not represent a physical dilution process.
Q4: Does this work for serial dilutions?
A: For serial dilutions, you need to apply the formula sequentially for each dilution step.
Q5: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula assumes ideal mixing and that the solute doesn't react with the solvent or change properties during dilution.