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