Quick Prime Testing

  1. Open the Prime Checker tool on the HeronTool website.
  2. Enter a positive integer, e.g., "97".
  3. Click "Test" – the tool instantly shows: 97 is prime. For a composite like "100", it will say "not prime" and display its factors.

Generating Prime Lists

  1. Use the "range generation" feature in Prime Checker (if available), input start and end values, e.g., 1 to 100.
  2. The tool lists all primes in that range, highlighted for clarity.
  3. For larger ranges, adjust inputs, but note that big numbers may take slightly longer.

Prime Factorization

  1. For composite numbers, use the Prime Factor tool.
  2. Enter a composite number, e.g., "84".
  3. Click "Factor" – the tool returns the product: 2 × 2 × 3 × 7.
  4. This tool also handles large numbers, useful for math research or basic cryptography.

FAQ

Q: Does the prime checker support negative numbers?
A: No, primes are defined as natural numbers greater than 1, so please enter positive integers only.

Q: What do exponents in the factorization result mean?
A: For example, 2^2 means 2×2. The tool displays as a product to avoid confusion.

Q: Can the tools handle very large numbers?
A: Yes, but for numbers with more than ~20 digits, response time increases – please be patient.