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International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science
Volume-1 Issue-7, 2014, Page No:34-42
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Mucilage: An Adsorbent for Removal of Sulphate Ions
Alka Tangri
Dept.of Chemistry, Brahmanand P.G. College, CSJM University Kanpur, India
Citation : Alka Tangri, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Mucilage: An Adsorbent for Removal of Sulphate Ions International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science. 2014;1(7):34-42.
Abstract
The mucilage extracted from the seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum, a food grade natural polysaccharide, is used as an adsorbent for removal of sulphate ions in aqueous medium. The maximum removal obtained was 87.80% after 60 minutes. The optimum mucilage dose was 50mg/L. The maximum removal was obtained at acidic pH. A series of contact time experiments were conducted to assess the system variables such as concentrations of mucilage and ions and pH. This ecofriendly food grade polysaccharide was proved to be a very good adsorbent for the removal of sulphate ions.
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