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Botanical Extract Carrier Mass Deduction Tool

Calculate botanical extract carrier mass deduction from explicit caller-supplied inputs.

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Description

For nonnegative finishedMass, carrierFraction, and waterFraction with sum<=1 and nonnegative declaredNativeMass return nativeMass=finishedMass*(1-carrierFraction-waterFraction), carrierMass=finishedMass*carrierFraction, and nativeDiscrepancy=nativeMass-declaredNativeMass.

Botanical laboratory records distinguish wet mass, dry matter, carriers, extract mass, and assay response. A fraction or reference comparison depends on the chosen material basis and supplied analytical method. Voucher and monograph metadata help identify records but do not themselves authenticate a specimen or establish product quality.

For nonnegative finishedMass, carrierFraction, and waterFraction with sum<=1 and nonnegative declaredNativeMass return nativeMass=finishedMass*(1-carrierFraction-waterFraction), carrierMass=finishedMass*carrierFraction, and nativeDiscrepancy=nativeMass-declaredNativeMass.

When to use this tool

Use Botanical Extract Carrier Mass Deduction when you need this mass-basis, assay-response, extraction, or source-record calculation for supplied laboratory data.

How to use the tool and how it works

  1. Enter finishedMass, carrierFraction, waterFraction, declaredNativeMass. Use the units and conventions below.
  2. Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
  3. Read nativeMass, carrierMass, nativeDiscrepancy. Use the output convention below.

For nonnegative finishedMass, carrierFraction, and waterFraction with sum<=1 and nonnegative declaredNativeMass return nativeMass=finishedMass*(1-carrierFraction-waterFraction), carrierMass=finishedMass*carrierFraction, and nativeDiscrepancy=nativeMass-declaredNativeMass.1

Input fieldMeaning and unitsAccepted input
finishedMassFinished MassRequired. Finite number; minimum 0.
carrierFractionCarrier mass fraction of the stated finished-mass base.Required. Finite number; minimum 0.
waterFractionWater mass fraction of the stated gross or finished mass.Required. Finite number; minimum 0.
declaredNativeMassDeclared Native MassRequired. Finite number; minimum 0.
Output fieldInterpretationReturned shape
nativeMassNative MassRequired. Finite number.
carrierMassCarrier MassRequired. Finite number.
nativeDiscrepancyNative DiscrepancyRequired. Finite number.
json
{
  "input": {
    "finishedMass": 100,
    "carrierFraction": 0.2,
    "waterFraction": 0.1,
    "declaredNativeMass": 68
  },
  "output": {
    "nativeMass": 70,
    "carrierMass": 20,
    "nativeDiscrepancy": 2
  }
}

Limitations and assumptions

  • Fractions share the finished-mass base and must represent distinct components. The remaining mass is a supplied composition model, not proof of extract identity, purity, or compliance.
  • 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. Signed zero is exported as zero.

Alternative or Complementary methods

Use the appropriate authenticated reference material, analytical protocol, and source records for a full laboratory assessment. Verify moisture basis, response factors, and extract/carrier definitions before comparing results.

References

  1. Calculation and input contract: pharmacognosy/botanical-extract-carrier-mass-deduction — tool.io

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