Calculate dilution to create new specific gravity

Join the discussion
Ask a follow-up here, or get your own question answered by working scientists, mathematicians and engineers — people, not an autocomplete.
Real named experts · corrections over time · the nuance an AI answer skips
2 replies · 5K views
Rosemary Johnson
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
I am trying to make specific gravity controls using ethylene glycol and DI water.

Ethylene glycol has a specific gravity of 1.113. I want to know the weight in grams of EG to add and then QS with water to achieve 50 ml of a solution with a specific gravity of 1.002. I need a formula please.

P.S. I know EG is a liquid - I will weigh it as I add it to a volumetric container so I can dispense the correct amount of EG.

Thanks so much for your help.
 
Chemistry news on Phys.org
There is no exact formula, as volumes are not additive. If you need controls, you need accuracy, that means using density tables.