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Parts per million

Parts per million (ppm) is a measure of concentration that is used where low levels of concentration are significant. The ppm value is equivalent to the absolute fractional amount multiplied by one million (106).

Illustrations of one part per million:

Examples of situations where parts per million are an appropriate measure include:

Similar, even smaller measures:



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