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Millimoles (mmol) are a unit of measurement used in chemistry to express the amount of a substance. One millimole is equal to one-thousandth of a mole, which is the standard unit for amount of substance in the International System of Units (SI).
The calculator uses the millimoles calculation formula:
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Explanation: This formula converts the mass of a substance to the number of millimoles by dividing by the molecular weight and multiplying by 1000 to convert from moles to millimoles.
Details: Calculating millimoles is essential in chemistry, biochemistry, and medical laboratories for preparing solutions, conducting experiments, and calculating concentrations. It's particularly important in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical preparations.
Tips: Enter the mass in grams and the molecular weight in g/mol. Both values must be positive numbers. The result will be displayed in millimoles (mmol).
Q1: What is the difference between moles and millimoles?
A: One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ entities (Avogadro's number), while one millimole is one-thousandth of a mole (10⁻³ moles).
Q2: Why multiply by 1000 in the formula?
A: The multiplication by 1000 converts the result from moles to millimoles, since 1 mole = 1000 millimoles.
Q3: Where is millimole calculation commonly used?
A: It's used in laboratory preparations, medical testing (blood glucose levels), pharmaceutical formulations, and chemical reaction stoichiometry.
Q4: How accurate should my measurements be?
A: For precise work, use analytical balances for mass measurement and ensure molecular weights are accurate to at least 4 decimal places.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for any chemical compound?
A: Yes, as long as you know the exact molecular weight of the compound and have accurately measured its mass.