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Parts per billion (ppb) to molarity (M) conversion is used to translate concentration measurements from mass-based units (ppb) to molar concentration units (mol/L). This is particularly important in chemistry and environmental science where precise concentration measurements are needed.
The calculator uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts the mass concentration (ppb) to molar concentration by dividing by the molecular weight and a factor of 1 billion (since 1 ppb = 1 μg/L and 1 mol = molecular weight in grams).
Details: This conversion is essential when you need to compare concentrations of different substances or when chemical reactions require molar concentrations rather than mass concentrations.
Tips: Enter the ppb value (must be > 0) and the molecular weight (must be > 0). The calculator will provide the molarity in both scientific notation and decimal form.
Q1: What exactly is parts per billion (ppb)?
A: ppb is a unit of concentration that represents 1 part of solute per 1 billion parts of solution. For aqueous solutions, 1 ppb ≈ 1 μg/L.
Q2: Why do we need molecular weight for this conversion?
A: Molecular weight is needed to convert between mass units (used in ppb) and mole units (used in molarity).
Q3: Can this calculator be used for any substance?
A: Yes, as long as you know the correct molecular weight of the substance you're measuring.
Q4: What's the difference between ppb and ppm?
A: ppm (parts per million) is 1000 times larger than ppb (1 ppm = 1000 ppb). The conversion formula is similar but uses 10^6 instead of 10^9.
Q5: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact. The precision depends on the accuracy of your ppb measurement and molecular weight value.