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Dilution factor is a dimensionless quantity that represents the ratio of the initial concentration to the final concentration of a solution after dilution. It indicates how many times a solution has been diluted.
The calculator uses the dilution factor formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates how many times more concentrated the original solution is compared to the diluted solution.
Details: Accurate dilution factor calculation is crucial in laboratory settings for preparing solutions of desired concentrations, in pharmaceutical preparations, and in various chemical and biological experiments.
Tips: Enter both initial and final molarity values in mol/L. The initial molarity must be greater than the final molarity, and both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What does a dilution factor of 10 mean?
A: A dilution factor of 10 means the original solution was 10 times more concentrated than the final diluted solution.
Q2: Can dilution factor be less than 1?
A: No, dilution factor should always be greater than or equal to 1. If the initial concentration is lower than the final concentration, it would represent concentration, not dilution.
Q3: How is dilution factor related to dilution ratio?
A: Dilution factor is the inverse of the dilution ratio. For example, a 1:10 dilution has a dilution factor of 10.
Q4: Can I use this calculator for other concentration units?
A: While this calculator uses molarity (mol/L), the dilution factor concept applies to any concentration unit as long as the same unit is used for both initial and final concentrations.
Q5: What's the difference between dilution factor and concentration factor?
A: Dilution factor (≥1) describes how much a solution has been diluted, while concentration factor (≤1) describes how much a solution has been concentrated. They are reciprocals of each other.