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from our previous discussion on the Nitrite thread. Help - Nitrites Wont Go Down?
Ammonia ppm = Nitrate ppm?
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When the test kits give measurements in ppm, this refers to mg/L.
Comparing an equal number of molecules of ammonia to nitrite to nitrate would be equal if you are considering molarity, but not when you put mass into the picture.
Molecular weights:
N = 14.01
0 = 16.00
H = 1.01
NH3 = 16.03
NO2 = 46.01
NO3 = 62.01
You still have the same number of nitrogen atoms, but the molecule has "gained weight" because of what it has been converted to.
from our previous discussion on the Nitrite thread. Help - Nitrites Wont Go Down?
Ammonia ppm = Nitrate ppm?
Post #8
When the test kits give measurements in ppm, this refers to mg/L.
Comparing an equal number of molecules of ammonia to nitrite to nitrate would be equal if you are considering molarity, but not when you put mass into the picture.
Molecular weights:
N = 14.01
0 = 16.00
H = 1.01
NH3 = 16.03
NO2 = 46.01
NO3 = 62.01
You still have the same number of nitrogen atoms, but the molecule has "gained weight" because of what it has been converted to.