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The dilution factor (DF) by weight is a dimensionless quantity that represents the ratio of the total mass of a solution to the mass of the solute. It indicates how much a solution has been diluted from its original concentration.
The calculator uses the dilution factor equation:
Where:
Explanation: The equation calculates how many times the original solution has been diluted based on mass measurements.
Details: Accurate dilution factor calculation is crucial for preparing solutions with specific concentrations, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical preparations, and laboratory experiments where precise dilution is required.
Tips: Enter both total mass and solute mass in grams. Ensure values are positive and solute mass is not greater than total mass. All values must be valid and measurements should be precise for accurate results.
Q1: What does a dilution factor of 1 mean?
A: A dilution factor of 1 means the solution is undiluted (pure solute).
Q2: How is dilution factor related to concentration?
A: The original concentration divided by the dilution factor gives the final concentration after dilution.
Q3: Can dilution factor be less than 1?
A: No, dilution factor cannot be less than 1 since total mass cannot be less than solute mass.
Q4: When should I use mass-based dilution instead of volume-based?
A: Mass-based dilution is preferred when dealing with non-aqueous solutions, temperature-sensitive measurements, or when high precision is required since mass measurements are more accurate than volume measurements.
Q5: How does this differ from volume-based dilution factor?
A: Volume-based dilution uses total volume and solute volume, while weight-based uses mass measurements which are generally more precise and not affected by temperature changes.