What if a chemical reagent reports purity as a range?

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The discussion centers on how to interpret the purity range of a chemical reagent reported as 93.0% to 103.0%. The consensus is to either use the average value of 98.0% for theoretical computations or to calculate results using both the lower and upper bounds separately, ultimately reporting the final results as a range. This approach ensures accuracy and transparency in reporting the purity of the reagent.

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I have a chemical reagent that says:

Assay ... 93.0 ~ 103.0%

Which value should I use in theoretical computations? Should I take the average or the lowest value?

Thanks!
 
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Depending on the circumstances I would either go for the average, or I would calculate for both ends separately to report the final result of my calculations as a range as well.
 
Borek said:
Depending on the circumstances I would either go for the average, or I would calculate for both ends separately to report the final result of my calculations as a range as well.
Thank you so much!
 

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