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質量部 (しつりょうぶ, shitsuryou bu) typically translates to "mass part" or "part by mass", depending on the context. It is often used in technical or scientific fields to describe the proportion of a substance in terms of its mass relative to a total.
Common Uses of 質量部:
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In Chemistry or Materials Science:
- Refers to the mass fraction or part by weight of a component in a mixture or compound.
- For example, if a substance has "50質量部," it means that 50 parts of its total mass consist of that component.
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Unit Context:
- 質量部 is a way to express proportions without specific units, where the relative quantities are scaled based on mass (e.g., "50 parts by mass of A mixed with 100 parts by mass of B").
- It is similar to "weight fraction" or "mass ratio" in English.
Example Translation:
- 混合物中の成分Aの割合は50質量部である。
The proportion of component A in the mixture is 50 parts by mass.
Distinction:
- 質量部 is about mass rather than volume or molar proportions. If the discussion is about volume, terms like 体積部 (volume part) are used instead.
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"Parts by mass" and "parts by weight" are often used interchangeably in many contexts, but technically, they are not always the same. The distinction depends on the level of precision required and the context in which they are used.
1. When They Are the Same:
In most practical applications, particularly at the Earth's surface, weight and mass are treated as equivalent because the gravitational force is consistent. For example:
- In recipes, material mixing, and general engineering, parts by mass and parts by weight are considered synonymous.
2. When They Differ:
The distinction arises from physics:
- Mass: An intrinsic property of matter, independent of gravity. Measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).
- Weight: The force exerted by gravity on a mass. Measured in newtons (N) but often approximated using mass units due to Earth's constant gravity.
In contexts where gravity varies (e.g., in space or other planets), mass remains constant, but weight changes. For high-precision scientific work:
- "Parts by mass" should be used when the actual quantity of matter is the focus.
- "Parts by weight" could lead to inaccuracies due to variations in gravitational force.
Practical Advice:
- Use "parts by mass" in scientific, technical, or standardized contexts to ensure clarity and precision.
- Use "parts by weight" in informal or less precise situations where gravitational variations are irrelevant.
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