> Does this mean that we accept both `ppm` and `ppmv` (parts per million by 
> volume), which are equivalent in `udunits2` (i.e. they conform and `1 ppm = 1 
> ppmv`)? I ask because this appears to stretch the concept of physical 
> equivalence of units.

Hi @martinjuckes .  I am not sure I understand your comment.  Are you pointing 
out that ppm is not the same as ppmv, even though they are usually so close 
that most people ignore the difference?

> That is, we remove the recommendation to use 1e-6 for ppm.

Hi @JonathanGregory .  I certainly prefer using ppm than 1e-6 because it helps 
distinguish from other dimensionless units, such as kg/kg (a common source of 
mistakes).  However, what should a user do for a concentration that is smaller 
than udunits allows?  There is also the downside that programs reading the data 
need to be told to recognize ppm/ppb/etc and multiply by 1e-6/1e-9/etc, rather 
than simply multiplying by the units.  Personally, I would sacrifice this 
convenience for avoiding confusion between molar concentrations and mass 
concentrations.



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