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:? Chemistry -Preparation of 25% HCL W/V Calculation?????

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I need help figuring out something for my job that is bothering me. We have a method derived from USP231/Method II testing for heavy metals. Our method is different in the Ammonium Acetate buffer preparation at a pH of 3.5. It has been already registered with the FDA as part of the initial approval so the method can't be modified now.

In the method, I have to use 25% HCL. It doesn't say if it's v/v or v/w but because it is USP, you always assume that they mean weight per volume.

So as you are already know, the most concentrated HCL (12.1 Normaliy) is 36-37%. So I have to go from (36-37%) to 25% W/V. I can't just use the dilution M1V1=M2V2. I have to use the density of HCL and calculate it that way. I tried to see if Fischer makes 25% W/V HCL but all I can find is 25% v/v so I have to calculate it and make it myself.
Please help me figuring out how many mLs I can use from (concentrated HCL (12.1 Normaliy) is 36-37%) to make a total of 500 mLs of 25% HCL V/W. Everyone at my company makes it different and it frustrates me. The internet has conflicting answers so it would be great if someone can help and be confident. :?
 
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