Extraction and Isolation of Palm Husk Ash for Determinations of Potassium and Sodium Ratio

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to extract crystal of alkalis from palm husk; quantify the alkalis contents of the ashes; and to determine potassium-sodium ratio using flame photometer.

Results from the preliminary treatment showed that the Moisture content (MC) was 6.41%, Ash Content AC 58.19%, Loss in Weight (LW) 41.81%, Alkali Content (AKC) 5.56%, %Residue was 93.21%, and efficiency of crystallization was 81.94%. The analysis of the alkali ion conc. of CO₃^2- and HCO₃^- potassium to sodium ratio was 13:1 and 1:234 for flame photometer result.