how to calculate the tds of if various composition are given
Calculate Total Dissolved Solids
About Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is a measure of the combined content of all inorganic and organic substances contained in a liquid in molecular, ionized, or micro-granular suspended form.
From Conductivity:
TDS = Conductivity × Conversion Factor
From Ion Concentrations:
TDS = Σ(All ion concentrations)
From Evaporation:
TDS = (Residue Mass / Sample Volume) × 1000
Common TDS levels:
- Fresh water: < 1000 mg/L
- Brackish water: 1000-10,000 mg/L
- Saline water: 10,000-35,000 mg/L
- Brine: > 35,000 mg/L
Applications:
• Water quality assessment
• Aquaculture management
• Industrial water treatment
• Environmental monitoring
Factors Affecting TDS:
• Geological composition
• Human activities
• Temperature
• pH levels
TDS is an important parameter in water quality assessment, affecting taste, corrosivity, and suitability for various uses.