Mass Intensity Formula

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Mass Intensity is the mass ratio of total input of materials (excluding water) to final product. Check FAQs
MI=TMPMPr
MI - Mass Intensity?TMP - Total Mass of Process?MPr - Mass of Product?

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2.9412Edit=50Edit17Edit
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Mass Intensity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
MI=TMPMPr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MI=50kg17kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MI=5017
Next Step Evaluate
MI=2.94117647058824
LAST Step Rounding Answer
MI=2.9412

Mass Intensity Formula Elements

Variables
Mass Intensity
Mass Intensity is the mass ratio of total input of materials (excluding water) to final product.
Symbol: MI
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Mass of Process
Total Mass of Process is weight of all components in process excluding water.
Symbol: TMP
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass of Product
Mass of Product can be calculated using the balanced equation, the mass and relative formula mass of the limiting reactant, and the relative formula mass of the product.
Symbol: MPr
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Mass Intensity?

Mass Intensity evaluator uses Mass Intensity = Total Mass of Process/Mass of Product to evaluate the Mass Intensity, The Mass Intensity formula is defined as the mass ratio of total input of materials (excluding water) to final product. Mass Intensity is denoted by MI symbol.

How to evaluate Mass Intensity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mass Intensity, enter Total Mass of Process (TMP) & Mass of Product (MPr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mass Intensity

What is the formula to find Mass Intensity?
The formula of Mass Intensity is expressed as Mass Intensity = Total Mass of Process/Mass of Product. Here is an example- 2.941176 = 50/17.
How to calculate Mass Intensity?
With Total Mass of Process (TMP) & Mass of Product (MPr) we can find Mass Intensity using the formula - Mass Intensity = Total Mass of Process/Mass of Product.
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