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Freezing point depression calculator
Estimate dilute-solution freezing point from molality, solvent constant and entered van’t Hoff factor.
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How it works
ΔTf = iKf × molality. Molality is moles of solute per kilogram of solvent, not per kilogram of solution. Water has Kf about 1.86 K·kg/mol. The ideal example with one mole per kilogram and i = 2 gives a depression of 3.72 K.
Current-input example
The result above uses these exact values. This snapshot is included when the page is printed so the output can be checked against the original measurements.
- Solute mass
- 58.44 g
- Solute molar mass
- 58.44 g/mol
- Solvent mass
- 1 kg
- Entered van’t Hoff factor
- 2
- Solvent cryoscopic constant
- 1.86 K·kg/mol
- Pure solvent freezing point
- 0 °C
Primary result: Estimated solution freezing point: -3.72 °C.
Before using the result
- Check the selected mode, units and input values before using the result.
- Read the assumptions and rounding rules; compare the worked example with your intended calculation.
- A numerical result does not supply missing context or change the stated limitations.
Limitations
Dilute ideal-solution approximation, restricted here to molality at most 1 mol/kg. Real electrolyte factors depend on concentration and can differ from the ideal integer. Enter the solvent-specific constant; this model does not predict eutectics, antifreeze performance or concentrated solution phase diagrams.
Frequently asked questions
What should I verify before using this result?
Check the input values, units, dates and assumptions. Compare the method and its stated limits with the source relevant to your task.
Why might the finished result differ?
Results depend on the entered data and the model’s assumptions. Rounding, changing conditions or omitted factors can affect the comparison. Read the limitations before using the result.
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