Table 3: Properties of Jatropha oil extracted by chemical process.
Physical properties |
Value |
Refractive index |
1.47 |
Specific gravity |
0.9 |
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt) at 32 ℃ |
28.43 |
Oil yield to gross (%) |
72.18 |
Moisture content (%) |
0.12 |
Specific Heat Capacity (J/Kg/K) |
2.353 |
Free Fatty Acid (%) |
2.3 |
Acid value (mg KOH/g oil) |
27.78 |