SPECIFICATION SHEET • SI METRIC
CAT: WATER-SLURRY

Percent Solids (Cw vs Cv) Converter

Convert directly between weight fraction (Cw) and volume fraction (Cv) of solid particles in suspension.

💡 Engineering Knowledge PrimerWeight fraction (Cw) is measured by drying slurry samples, whereas volume fraction (Cv) governs fluid viscosity and settling dynamics. High solid density slurry (high Sg minerals like Galena or Magnetite) has a much lower Cv than quartz sand at the same Cw.
CALCULATION SCOPE — Deterministic calculation within the published assumptions. Independently verify all design decisions and project-specific code requirements.
INPUT DESIGN PARAMETERS (SI)
1
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CALCULATED SPECIFICATION OUTPUT
Percent Solids by Volume (Cv)
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31.56 %
Percent Water by Weight45 %
Percent Water by Volume68.44 %
REAL-TIME SLURRY PHASE SCHEMATIC

Solid Particle Volumetric Distribution ($C_v$ vs $C_w$)

SG = 1.42 t/m³
Liquid Carrier Water (68.4% Vol)Suspended Ore Particles (31.56% Vol)
Solids Weight (Cw): 55%
Solids Volume (Cv): 31.56%
Ore Mineral SG: 2.65
Bulk Density: 1.42 t/m³

Technical Methodology & Engineering Principles

GOVERNING EQUATION
Cv = (Cw / SG) / [ (Cw / SG) + (100 - Cw) ] × 100%
Assumptions & Scope

Single-species solid phase in water (liquid SG = 1.0).

Operating Range & Boundary

Use finite, physically meaningful inputs within the stated operating assumptions.