Description
For positive initialMass and nonnegative retainedMasses with sum<=initialMass return each mass/initialMass, cumulativeRetained in supplied sieve order, and unaccountedMass=initialMass-sum(retainedMasses).
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 positive initialMass and nonnegative retainedMasses with sum<=initialMass return each mass/initialMass, cumulativeRetained in supplied sieve order, and unaccountedMass=initialMass-sum(retainedMasses).
When to use this tool
Use Medicinal Plant Powder Sieve Fraction 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
- Enter retainedMasses, initialMass. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read fractions, cumulativeRetained, unaccountedMass. Use the output convention below.
For positive initialMass and nonnegative retainedMasses with sum<=initialMass return each mass/initialMass, cumulativeRetained in supplied sieve order, and unaccountedMass=initialMass-sum(retainedMasses).1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| retainedMasses | Retained Masses | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| initialMass | Initial Mass | Required. Finite number; strictly above 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| fractions | Fractions | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| cumulativeRetained | Cumulative Retained | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| unaccountedMass | Unaccounted Mass | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"retainedMasses": [
20,
30,
40
],
"initialMass": 100
},
"output": {
"fractions": [
0.2,
0.3,
0.4
],
"cumulativeRetained": [
0.2,
0.5,
0.9
],
"unaccountedMass": 10
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Masses need one unit and sieve order is supplied rather than checked. Empty retained lists leave the whole mass unaccounted; no particle size distribution is inferred without sieve identities and protocol.
- 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
Similar or alternative tools
- Voucher Material Retention Fraction
For positive originalMass and retainedMass within zero through originalMass return fraction=retainedMass/originalMass.
- Botanical Drug Voucher Taxon Authority Pair
Compare explicit voucher/taxon attribution without species identification.