Osmotic Pressure Calculator
### Solution Chemistry & Colligative Properties **Osmotic Pressure ($\Pi$)** is defined as the minimum pressure that needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of its pure solvent.
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Calculating osmotic pressure for a 0.15 M saline solution at 25.0°C (298.15 K): Delivers 7.336 atm (743.32 kPa, 107.81 psi) osmotic pressure and 0.300 Osm/L osmolarity.
📖 About Osmotic Pressure Calculator
Solution Chemistry & Colligative Properties
Osmotic Pressure (Π) is defined as the minimum pressure that needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of its pure solvent across a semipermeable membrane.
Core Osmotic Equations
- van 't Hoff / Morse Equation: Π = i × M × R × T = i × ( (n) / (V) ) R T
- Total Osmolarity: Osmolarity = i × M
- Absolute Temperature Conversion: T (K) = T (^) + 273.15
- Gas Constant: R = 0.082057 L·atm/(mol·K) = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
van 't Hoff Dissociation Factor (i)
- Non-Electrolytes (Glucose, Sucrose, Urea): i = 1.0
- Strong Electrolytes (NaCl, KCl): i = 2.0
- Ionic Salts (CaCl_2, MgCl_2): i = 3.0 (dissociates into 3 ions).
Determination of Macromolecular Molar Mass
Biochemists utilize osmotic pressure measurements to determine the precise molecular weight (MW) of large proteins and synthetic polymers, because osmotic pressure yields significantly larger measurable signals than freezing point depression or boiling point elevation.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Molar Concentration (M) (e.g. 0.15 in mol/L), van 't Hoff Factor (i) (e.g. 2.0 (NaCl)), and Temperature (T) (e.g. 25.0 in °C). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Ideal Gas Constant R = 0.082057 Latm/(molK)
Morse Equation: Pi = i M R * T
Worked Example
Calculating osmotic pressure for a 0.15 M saline solution at 25.0°C (298.15 K): Delivers 7.336 atm (743.32 kPa, 107.81 psi) osmotic pressure and 0.300 Osm/L osmolarity.
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