Bioconcentration Factor Formula

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Bioconcentration Factors is expressed as the ratio of the concentration of a chemical in an organism to the concentration of the chemical in the surrounding environment. Check FAQs
BCF=CmetalinplanttissueCmetal
BCF - Bioconcentration Factors?Cmetalinplanttissue - Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue?Cmetal - Concentration of Metal in Soil?

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Bioconcentration Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
BCF=CmetalinplanttissueCmetal
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BCF=15g/Eq2.5g/L
Next Step Convert Units
BCF=0.015kg/Eq2.5kg/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BCF=0.0152.5
Next Step Evaluate
BCF=0.006m³/kg
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
BCF=6L/kg

Bioconcentration Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Bioconcentration Factors
Bioconcentration Factors is expressed as the ratio of the concentration of a chemical in an organism to the concentration of the chemical in the surrounding environment.
Symbol: BCF
Measurement: Specific VolumeUnit: L/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue
Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue is chemical concentration in an organism when the source of chemical is solely water.
Symbol: Cmetalinplanttissue
Measurement: Equivalent WeightUnit: g/Eq
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Concentration of Metal in Soil
Concentration of Metal in Soil is the accumulation of metal like Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in surface soils.
Symbol: Cmetal
Measurement: Mass ConcentrationUnit: g/L
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Bioconcentration Factor?

Bioconcentration Factor evaluator uses Bioconcentration Factors = Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue/Concentration of Metal in Soil to evaluate the Bioconcentration Factors, The Bioconcentration Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the concentration of a chemical in an organism to the concentration of the chemical in the surrounding environment. Bioconcentration Factors is denoted by BCF symbol.

How to evaluate Bioconcentration Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bioconcentration Factor, enter Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue (Cmetalinplanttissue) & Concentration of Metal in Soil (Cmetal) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bioconcentration Factor

What is the formula to find Bioconcentration Factor?
The formula of Bioconcentration Factor is expressed as Bioconcentration Factors = Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue/Concentration of Metal in Soil. Here is an example- 6000 = 0.015/2.5.
How to calculate Bioconcentration Factor?
With Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue (Cmetalinplanttissue) & Concentration of Metal in Soil (Cmetal) we can find Bioconcentration Factor using the formula - Bioconcentration Factors = Concentration of Metal in Plant Tissue/Concentration of Metal in Soil.
Can the Bioconcentration Factor be negative?
No, the Bioconcentration Factor, measured in Specific Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bioconcentration Factor?
Bioconcentration Factor is usually measured using the Liter per Kilogram[L/kg] for Specific Volume. Cubic Meter per Kilogram[L/kg], Cubic Centimeter per Gram[L/kg], Liter per Gram[L/kg] are the few other units in which Bioconcentration Factor can be measured.
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