Combine two metals or alloys to reach a target percentage of a selected element. Calculate the mixing ratio, exact component masses, final composition and element balance for your batch.
Already have two known masses? Enter them below to calculate the actual blended concentration instead of solving for the mixing ratio.
How do I calculate an alloy mixing ratio? Use the concentrations of the two source materials and the desired target. The calculator determines the fraction of each source needed to reach that target by mass.
What if my target is higher than both source concentrations? A two-material mixture cannot reach a target higher than both sources. You need a third, more concentrated addition or a different source material.
What if my target is lower than both source concentrations? The same limitation applies. A two-component mixture cannot produce a concentration below both source concentrations without adding another lower-concentration material.
Can I calculate a 1,000 kg alloy batch? Yes. Enter 1,000 kg as the final batch mass and the calculated ratio will be converted into kilograms of Material A and Material B.
Can this mix scrap and virgin metal? Yes. Treat each material as a source with its measured concentration of the selected element.
Does the calculator account for melting losses? The basic mix calculation is a mass-balance calculation and does not automatically model furnace losses. Apply verified recovery factors separately when appropriate.
Can I use this for alloy specifications? It can help with preliminary calculations, but final production chemistry should be verified against the applicable alloy specification and actual material analysis.