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Dilution Concentration Formula

Final concentration after dilution when solute mass is conserved.

Formula

C2 = C1V1/V2

Discipline: Environmental Engineering. Result unit: mg/L.

Variables and units

  • C2 — Final Concentration (mg/L): Concentration after dilution
  • C1 — Initial Concentration (mg/L): Starting concentration
  • V1 — Initial Volume (L): Starting volume
  • V2 — Final Volume (L): Final total volume