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The Normality to ppm conversion calculates the concentration of a solution in parts per million (ppm) from its normality (N) and molecular weight (MW). This is useful in chemistry and environmental science for comparing solution concentrations.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts the normality (equivalents per liter) to mass concentration (milligrams per liter, which is equivalent to ppm for dilute aqueous solutions).
Details: Converting between different concentration units is essential for comparing measurements, preparing solutions, and interpreting analytical results across different fields of chemistry and environmental science.
Tips: Enter the normality of your solution and the molecular weight of the solute. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the concentration in ppm (mg/L).
Q1: What's the difference between normality and molarity?
A: Normality accounts for reactive capacity (equivalents per liter), while molarity counts molecules (moles per liter). They're equal for 1:1 electrolytes.
Q2: When should I use ppm vs normality?
A: Use normality for stoichiometric calculations and ppm when comparing concentrations or working with environmental standards.
Q3: Does this conversion work for all solutions?
A: It works best for dilute aqueous solutions where 1 L ≈ 1 kg. For concentrated solutions, density corrections may be needed.
Q4: How do I find the molecular weight?
A: Sum atomic weights from the periodic table, considering the reactive unit (e.g., for H₂SO₄ in acid-base reactions, MW = 98.08 g/mol ÷ 2 = 49.04 g/eq).
Q5: What are typical ppm values in environmental samples?
A: Drinking water contaminants are often in the 0.1-10 ppm range, while industrial solutions can be thousands of ppm.