Oxide Calculator

Enter value and click on calculate. Result will be displayed.
Weight of metal oxide (w2) (grams) :
Weight of metal (w1) (grams) :
Result:
Weight of oxygen (W) :
Equivellant Weight(Ew) :

What is an Oxide Calculator?

An Oxide Calculator helps determine the chemical composition, molecular weight, or proportion of oxides in a compound. It is commonly used in chemistry, metallurgy, and geology.

Why Use an Oxide Calculator?

  • To calculate the percentage of oxides in minerals, ceramics, or metals.
  • To convert elemental compositions into oxide form (useful in geochemistry).
  • To analyze oxidation states in chemical reactions.

How to Use an Oxide Calculator?

There are different types of oxide calculations, such as:

  1. Converting Elemental Composition to Oxide Form:

    • Multiply the element’s weight fraction by the oxide’s molecular weight ratio.
    • Example: Converting Fe (iron) to Fe₂O₃.

  2. Finding the Molecular Weight of an Oxide:

    • Sum up the atomic weights of the elements in the oxide.
    • Example: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
      (Si : 28.085) + (O : 16 × 2) = 60.085 g/mol

  3. Oxide Stoichiometry in Reactions:

    • Used in combustion and oxidation-reduction reactions.

When to Use It?

  • Geology & Mining (e.g., analyzing rock/mineral compositions).
  • Material Science (e.g., calculating oxides in ceramics & glasses).
  • Environmental Science (e.g., studying atmospheric oxides like CO₂, NO₂).
  • Metallurgy (e.g., refining ores and alloys).