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Synthesis and Characterization of Sodium Aluminate from Aluminum and Sodium Hydroxide Dinalia, Dinalia; Syamsi Aini; Jon Efendi
EKSAKTA: Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA Vol. 26 No. 04 (2025): Eksakta : Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA (E-ISSN : 2549-7464)
Publisher : Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/eksakta/vol26-iss04/627

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The synthesis of sodium aluminate from aluminum and sodium hydroxide was successfully conducted to optimize its potential as a precursor for zeolite production. Aluminum was reacted with NaOH solution under continuous stirring for five hours, with variations in pH and Al-to-NaOH molar ratio to determine optimal synthesis conditions. The highest aluminum conversion (94.33%) was achieved at pH 13.6 and an Al-to-NaOH molar ratio of 1:4. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the formation of tetrahedral [AlO₄]⁻ units through characteristic aluminate vibrational bands at 624 and 727 cm⁻¹. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed sharp reflections at 2θ ≈ 34.8°, corresponding to crystalline NaAlO₂ (JCPDS No. 33-1200), indicating high crystallinity and phase purity. Scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray (SEM–EDX) analysis showed irregular plate-like crystalline particles with a near-stoichiometric Na:Al ratio (~1:1), confirming compositional homogeneity. Overall, optimized alkalinity and stoichiometry were found to be critical for producing highly crystalline and compositionally pure sodium aluminate, suggesting its suitability as a high-quality, environmentally friendly precursor for zeolite synthesis.
Atmospheric Corrosion Inhibition of Steel Using Tea Leaf Extract in the Coastal Environment of Air Tawar, Padang Kurniawan, Niko; Saputra, Sabrizal; Dinalia, Dinalia; Yerimadesi, Yerimadesi; safitri, sauli
Jurnal Akademika Kimia Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/j24775185.2025.v14.i2.pp123-131

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of tea leaf extract as a corrosion inhibitor for steel under real coastal atmospheric exposure. The novelty of this work lies in its direct assessment of a plant-derived inhibitor in an open-air marine environment, a setting that has not been adequately addressed in previous studies, which have largely focused on controlled aqueous systems. In addition, this study employs mature tea leaves, an abundant agricultural byproduct with naturally high tannin content, processed through a simple, solvent-free extraction method, thereby offering a sustainable route for green inhibitor development. The extract was obtained from mature tea leaves through aqueous boiling, and its tannin content was quantified using UV–Vis spectrophotometry. ASSAB 760 steel specimens were coated by immersion in tea extract at varying concentrations and soaking durations, followed by natural exposure in a coastal environment for 1 to 30 days. Corrosion behavior was evaluated using the weight loss method. The results showed that mature tea leaves contained the highest tannin concentration (29530.95 ppm), supporting their selection for inhibitor application. The optimum extract concentration was identified as 11000 ppm with a 5-hour immersion time. Under these conditions, treated steel exhibited a substantially lower corrosion rate (7.78 × 10⁻⁵ g/cm²/day) compared to untreated steel (1.66 × 10⁻⁴ g/cm²/day), corresponding to a maximum inhibition efficiency of 84.71%. The inhibition mechanism is attributed to the formation of a stable Fe³⁺–tannin chelate complex that adsorbs onto the steel surface, forming a protective film that restricts the ingress of aggressive chloride-rich moisture in the coastal atmosphere. Overall, the findings demonstrate the practical viability of mature tea leaf extract as an effective and environmentally benign atmospheric corrosion inhibitor, providing field-relevant insight into sustainable protection strategies for marine-exposed steel infrastructure.