Description
Scale cation moles to a supplied oxygen basis.
Geochemical results depend on analyte, matrix, dry/anhydrous basis, reference composition, isotope-ratio direction and censoring conventions. A normalized ratio or local correction is distinct from a validated mineral formula or geological interpretation. Operational extraction fractions and nominal site occupancies need their original analytical context.
Scale cation moles to a supplied oxygen basis.
When to use this tool
Use Mineral Oxygen Basis Factor when checking the stated geochemical reporting basis, local correction or reference convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter measuredOxygenMoles, targetOxygenBasis, cationMoles. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read normalizationFactor, normalizedCations. Use the output convention below.
Require measuredOxygenMoles>0, targetOxygenBasis>0 and cationMoles>=0. Return target/measured oxygen factor and cationMoles*factor.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| measuredOxygenMoles | Measured Oxygen Moles | Required. Finite number; strictly above 0. |
| targetOxygenBasis | Positive target oxygen normalization amount; may be noninteger under this contract. | Required. Finite number; strictly above 0. |
| cationMoles | Cation Moles | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| normalizationFactor | Normalization Factor | Required. Finite number. |
| normalizedCations | Normalized Cations | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"measuredOxygenMoles": 3,
"targetOxygenBasis": 6,
"cationMoles": 2
},
"output": {
"normalizationFactor": 2,
"normalizedCations": 4
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This rescales supplied amounts to an oxygen basis; oxidation states, charge balance, analytical completeness and a valid mineral formula are not inferred.
- 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 analytical methods, reference materials and appropriate complete geochemical models with qualified laboratory interpretation for actual results and safe handling.
References
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