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Adsorpsi Ion Logam Cr (VI) dari Adsorben Karbon Aktif Tongkol Jagung (Zea Mays) Khalisa Khalisa; Fahilatul Syukro; Nuzulia Yona; Putri Nugraha; Edi Nasra; Desy Kurniawati
Jurnal Pendidikan Kimia, Fisika dan Biologi Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): Juli: Jurnal Pendidikan Kimia, Fisika dan Biologi
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/jupenkifb.v2i4.323

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The use of Cr (Chromium) in industry and daily life produces toxic waste harmful to humans and the environment. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of activated carbon from corn cobs as an adsorbent for Cr(VI) heavy metal. Corn cobs, which contain 40–44% cellulose, were carbonized at 500°C using 6% sodium carbonate and characterized with an IR spectrophotometer. Adsorption tests were conducted by varying pH and contact time to determine optimal conditions. FTIR results revealed functional groups such as C≡C stretch, C=C=C stretch, and C–O bend. After activation, O–H groups appeared, indicating the presence of aromatic compounds, which are typical in activated carbon. The optimum pH for Cr(VI) adsorption was pH 4, with an adsorption rate of 65.35%. The optimum contact time was 60 minutes, resulting in 3.2% Cr(VI) adsorbed and a maximum adsorption capacity of 0.089 mg/g. In conclusion, corn cobs are a promising, eco-friendly, and effective natural material for adsorbing Cr(VI) heavy metal ions.
Perbandingan Metode Spektrofotometri dan ICP dalam Penentuan Kesadahan Air Fahilatul Syukro; Budhi Oktavia
MASALIQ Vol 5 No 6 (2025): NOVEMBER
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v5i6.7598

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Water is a vital resource whose quality must be ensured for safe consumption and industrial use. One critical parameter in assessing water quality is hardness, typically caused by the presence of calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium (Mg²⁺) ions. High levels of hardness can lead to negative effects such as scale formation on equipment, reduced efficiency of boilers and turbines, and potential health issues. This study aims to compare water hardness analysis results obtained using two instruments—Spectrophotometer DR 3900 and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Perkin Elmer 3800—to identify the strengths and limitations of each method. The research was conducted experimentally using soft water samples collected from boiler piping. Spectrophotometric analysis was based on the Lambert-Beer law by measuring absorbance after adding a complexing reagent, while ICP analysis involved nebulization of filtered and acidified samples using concentrated HNO₃. The results showed that the concentrations of Ca and Mg in the samples were below the hardness threshold (<1 ppm). The highest total hardness measured using the spectrophotometer was 0.524 ppm, while the highest value obtained via ICP was 0.652 ppm. Although both methods produced comparable data, ICP demonstrated superior sensitivity and accuracy, albeit with higher costs and procedural complexity. The study concludes that ICP is recommended for high-sensitivity hardness analysis, whereas the spectrophotometer is more suitable for routine, efficient, and cost-effective testing.