Description
Sum mass*fraction for component mass and divide by total blend mass.
Blend and nutrient balances require compatible component, material and accounting-period bases. Weighted mass fractions, unassigned carrier and included input/output terms answer different questions. A nominal available fraction does not determine actual biological availability or a suitable field application.
Sum mass*fraction for component mass and divide by total blend mass.
When to use this tool
Use Nutrient Blend One Component Balance when checking the stated blend, nutrient or accounting-boundary term.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter masses, fractions. Follow any array-alignment requirements below. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read componentMass, blendFraction. Use the output convention below.
Require aligned nonnegative masses and component fractions in [0,1], with positive total mass. Sum mass*fraction for component mass and divide by total blend mass.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| masses | Masses | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| fractions | Fractions | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| componentMass | Component Mass | Required. Finite number. |
| blendFraction | Blend Fraction Unit: 1. | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"masses": [
20,
80
],
"fractions": [
0.1,
0.3
]
},
"output": {
"componentMass": 26,
"blendFraction": 0.26
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Assumes compatible component and wet/dry bases and additive masses; no reaction, compatibility or mixing quality is assessed.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use verified composition, compatibility and full system balances with qualified laboratory/agronomic advice for actual chemical or nutrient management.
References
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