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The Mg/mL to mol/L conversion calculates molarity from mass concentration using the molecular weight of the substance. This conversion is essential in chemistry and biochemistry for preparing solutions with specific molar concentrations.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: The formula converts mass concentration to molarity by accounting for the molecular weight and unit conversions between milligrams and grams.
Details: Accurate concentration conversion is crucial for preparing chemical solutions, conducting experiments, and ensuring proper dosing in pharmaceutical applications.
Tips: Enter mass concentration in mg/mL and molecular weight in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 1000 used?
A: The factor 1000 converts milligrams to grams (1000 mg = 1 g), ensuring proper unit consistency in the calculation.
Q2: Can this calculator be used for any substance?
A: Yes, as long as you know the correct molecular weight of the substance in g/mol.
Q3: What's the difference between mg/mL and mol/L?
A: mg/mL is a mass concentration unit, while mol/L (molarity) is a concentration unit based on the number of molecules per liter.
Q4: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact when correct molecular weight values are used.
Q5: Can I convert back from mol/L to mg/mL?
A: Yes, the reverse conversion is: mg/mL = (mol/L × Molecular Weight) / 1000