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Table 3 Leaching tests profile of CaMgO and CaZnO

From: Heterogeneous base catalysts for edible palm and non-edible Jatropha-based biodiesel production

Catalysts

CaMgO

CaZnO

Element contenta(ppm)

Ca

Mg

Ca

Zn

Fresh catalyst

17.9 ± 0.5

36.2 ± 0.3

10.0 ± 0.4

74.3 ± 0.7

3rd run b

15.6 ± 0.7

29.8 ± 0.2

8.6 ± 0.3

67.4 ± 0.6

  1. aCa, Mg and Zn content from catalysts were determined by ICP-AES analysis.
  2. bLeaching experiments were conducted in triplicate to determine the content of the CaMgO and CaZnO after reaction in Jatropha oil.
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BMC Chemistry

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