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The conversion from molarity (mol/L) to mass concentration (g/mL) is essential in chemistry for translating between molar concentration and mass-based concentration units. This conversion requires knowing the molar mass of the substance.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: The formula converts moles per liter to grams per milliliter by multiplying molarity by molar mass and dividing by 1000 to account for the volume conversion from liters to milliliters.
Details: This conversion is crucial in laboratory settings, pharmaceutical preparations, and chemical engineering where precise concentration measurements are required in different units for various applications.
Tips: Enter molarity in mol/L and molar mass in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the equivalent concentration in g/mL.
Q1: Why divide by 1000 in the formula?
A: Because 1 liter = 1000 milliliters, we divide by 1000 to convert from per liter to per milliliter basis.
Q2: Can this calculator be used for any chemical compound?
A: Yes, as long as you know the correct molar mass of the compound in g/mol.
Q3: What's the difference between mol/L and g/mL?
A: mol/L measures molar concentration (number of moles per liter), while g/mL measures mass concentration (mass in grams per milliliter).
Q4: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact when correct molar mass values are used.
Q5: When would I need to convert between these units?
A: Common applications include preparing laboratory solutions, pharmaceutical formulations, and converting between different concentration measurement systems.