Dilution Formula

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Dilution is defined as the weight of the base metal melted divided by the total weight of the weld metal. Check FAQs
D=APAP+AOR
D - Dilution?AP - Area of Penetration?AOR - Area of Reinforcement?

Dilution Example

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Here is how the Dilution equation looks like.

0.7143Edit=1.5Edit1.5Edit+0.6Edit
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Dilution Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Dilution?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=APAP+AOR
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=1.51.5+0.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=1.51.5+0.6
Next Step Evaluate
D=0.714285714285714
LAST Step Rounding Answer
D=0.7143

Dilution Formula Elements

Variables
Dilution
Dilution is defined as the weight of the base metal melted divided by the total weight of the weld metal.
Symbol: D
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Penetration
Area of Penetration is area of penetration of electrons.
Symbol: AP
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Reinforcement
Area of Reinforcement is an area of a weld that has weld metal added in excess of that specified by engineering drawings and codes.
Symbol: AOR
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Dilution?

Dilution evaluator uses Dilution = Area of Penetration/(Area of Penetration+Area of Reinforcement) to evaluate the Dilution, Dilution is defined as the weight of the base metal melted divided by the total weight of the weld metal. Dilution is denoted by D symbol.

How to evaluate Dilution using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dilution, enter Area of Penetration (AP) & Area of Reinforcement (AOR) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dilution

What is the formula to find Dilution?
The formula of Dilution is expressed as Dilution = Area of Penetration/(Area of Penetration+Area of Reinforcement). Here is an example- 0.714286 = 1.5/(1.5+0.6).
How to calculate Dilution?
With Area of Penetration (AP) & Area of Reinforcement (AOR) we can find Dilution using the formula - Dilution = Area of Penetration/(Area of Penetration+Area of Reinforcement).
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