Chemistry
Parts Per Million
Concentration in parts per million.
Formula
Formula
ppm = solutesolution · 106
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| solute | solute mass | computed result | — | result |
| solution | solution mass | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givensolute mass = 0.002, solution mass = 1000
Result2
Example 2
Givensolute mass = 0.05, solution mass = 500
Result100