Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⌬ has the Unicode code point U+232C. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+232C to binary:
00100011 00101100. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001100 10101100
BENZENE RING·U+232C
⌬
Character Information
Code Point
U+232C
HEX
232C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8C AC | 11100010 10001100 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 2C | 00100011 00101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2C 23 | 00101100 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 2C | 00000000 00000000 00100011 00101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2C 23 00 00 | 00101100 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⌬
URI Encoded
%E2%8C%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+232C, also known as the Benzene Ring, is a crucial symbol in chemistry and molecular biology. It represents a hexagonal ring of six carbon atoms, which is a fundamental structure in many organic compounds. This character plays an integral role in digital text by enabling scientists, researchers, and students to accurately depict and discuss complex chemical structures. Its usage is particularly significant in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, toxicology, and materials science. The Benzene Ring symbol is widely recognized due to its distinct shape, making it easily identifiable across different contexts and applications. Despite its importance, the character's utilization remains relatively niche, being predominantly used by professionals working in chemistry-related domains. Overall, U+232C serves as a valuable tool for conveying critical information about molecular structures and properties within scientific discourse.
How to type the ⌬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9004 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.