Open AccessCharacterization of nano calcium powder from blood cockle (Anadara sp.) shell produced by using different hydrochloric acid concentration
Author(s) -
Ghaly Yusral Pramudi,
Laksmi Sulmartiwi,
Wahju Tjahjaningsih,
Endang Dewi Mashitah,
Patmawati,
Muhamad Nur Ghoyatul Amin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/441/1/012142
Subject(s) - cockle , calcium , hydrochloric acid , particle size , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , metallurgy , materials science , biology , fishery
Blood cockles one of shellfish which can potentially be developed as a source of protein and minerals. The shell provides a source of calcium, as the structure is similar to that of bone. This research aims to characterize nano calcium powder from blood cockle ( Anadara sp.) shell produced by using different hydrochloric acid (HCl) concentrations. Four concentrations vis. 0.5 N, 1.0 N, 1.5 N and 2.0 N were designed by using a completely randomized design. This research revealed that different the concentration affected the particle size and mineral content of the nano calcium powder, where concentration of 1 N was the most appropriate concentration used. The yield generated was 0.82% with the calcium content of 62.89%, the particle size of 454.4nm and high uniformity.