ppm (or ppmm) is used to measure the concentration of a contaminant in soils and sediments. In that case 1 ppm equals 1 mg of substance per kg of solid (mg/kg).
What is ppm used to measure?
This is an abbreviation for "parts per million" and it also can be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/L). This measurement is the mass of a chemical or contaminate per unit volume of water. Seeing ppm or mg/L on a lab report means the same thing.
What is the use of ppm in water?
In water treatment, we use ppm to measure the amounts of minerals and gasses dissolved in water. We use water as a medium to transfer heat. As the water transfers heat, these dissolved impurities in ppm can cause problems in the equipment such as mineral scale and corrosion.
