How to Calculate the Nickel Content in an Alloy
How much nickel is present in an alloy that contains 14.25% nickel?
The certain alloy contains 14.25% nickel. To determine the amount of nickel present in the alloy, we can use the percentage given.
Calculating Nickel Content in an Alloy
To calculate the amount of nickel in the alloy, we need to follow these steps:
- Convert the percentage to decimal form by dividing it by 100.
- Multiply the decimal form by the total weight or quantity of the alloy.
For example, if the alloy weighs 100 grams, the calculation would be:
0.1425 (14.25%) × 100 = 14.25 grams
This means that for every 100 grams of the alloy, there are 14.25 grams of nickel present. In a 100-gram sample of the alloy, there would be 14.25 grams of nickel. Therefore, the alloy contains 14.25% nickel by weight.