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Mmol/L (millimoles per liter) is a unit of concentration used in chemistry and biochemistry to express the amount of a substance in a given volume of solution. It represents the number of millimoles of solute per liter of solution.
The calculator uses the mmol/L formula:
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Explanation: The formula converts mass concentration to molar concentration by accounting for the molecular weight of the substance and converting grams to millimoles.
Details: Mmol/L calculations are essential in chemical preparations, medical laboratory work, pharmaceutical formulations, and scientific research where precise concentration measurements are required.
Tips: Enter mass in grams, volume in liters, and molar mass in g/mol. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is the difference between mmol/L and mol/L?
A: mmol/L is millimoles per liter (1 mmol/L = 0.001 mol/L), which is a more convenient unit for many biological and chemical applications where concentrations are relatively low.
Q2: When should I use mmol/L instead of other concentration units?
A: Mmol/L is particularly useful in medical and biochemical contexts where substances are present in millimolar concentrations, such as blood glucose, electrolyte levels, and enzyme concentrations.
Q3: How do I convert from mg/dL to mmol/L?
A: To convert from mg/dL to mmol/L, use the formula: mmol/L = (mg/dL × 10) / molar mass. The factor of 10 accounts for the conversion from dL to L.
Q4: What is the significance of molar mass in this calculation?
A: Molar mass converts the mass of a substance to the number of moles, allowing the conversion from mass concentration to molar concentration, which is often more meaningful in chemical reactions.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for any chemical substance?
A: Yes, as long as you know the correct molar mass of the substance and have accurate measurements of mass and volume, this calculator can be used for any chemical compound.