PRODUCTION OF POTASSIUM SALT (K2SO4) FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE (UNRIPE PLANTAIN PEELS)

ABSTRACT

The production of potassium salt K2­SO4 from unripe plantain agricultural waste was carried out. The sample randomly sourced from canteens located in Owerri West, Imo State. From the result of analysis carried out on the peels was found to contain highest level of K 2.55 ± 1.54 mg/g. other mineral component found were Na 159 ± 1.3 mg/g, Ca 101 ± 0.95 mg/g, Mg 75 ± 0.55 mg/g, Fe 5.8 ± 0.06 mg/g, P 36 ± 1.65. The yield of potassium sulphate, the target of this work is 40.5% other associated useful bi-product were Na2SO4 25.1%, Ca2SO4 16% Mg2­so4 12.9%, Fe2SO4 1.0%, K2PO4 60%. These bi-products can be recommended for the use of agricultural fertilizer and allied product.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page       -            -            -            -            i

Certification page          -            -            -            ii

Dedication      -            -            -            -            iii

Acknowledgement         -            -            -            iv

Abstract         -            -            -            -            v

Table of Content           -            -            -            vi – viii

CHAPTER ONE

1.0      Introduction          -            -            -            1

1.1  Background of the study       -            -            1

1.2      Statement of Problem           -            -            3

1.3      Aims and Objectives of Study-            -            4

1.4      Scope of the Study-            -            -            5

1.5  Significance of the Study              -            -            5-6

CHAPTER TWO

2.0  Literature Review    -            -            -            7

2.1  Historical Background           -            -            7

2.2  Natural Sources Potassium Sulphate     -            10

2.3  Production             -            -            -            11

2.4  Structure and Properties        -            -            12

2.5  Uses of Potassium Sulphate   -            -            13

2.6  Agricultural Wastes-            -            -            14

2.7  Some Useful Agricultural Wastes          -            16

       2.7.1       Palm Bunch as Local Organic Fertilizer   16

       2.7.2       Cocoa Pod as Useful Agricultural Waste17

CHAPTER THREE

2.0      Materials and Methodology    -            -            18

3.1  Material and Reagents           -            -            18

3.1.1        Apparatus and Equipment        -            19

3.1.2        Sample Collection             -            -            19

3.1.3        Sample Preparation    -            -            19

3.1.4        Sample Analysis         -            -            20

3.1.5        Preparation of Potassium Sulphate           20

 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0      Results and Discussion          -            -            21

4.1      Results                  -            -            -      21

4.2  Discussion                    -            -            -      24-25

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0      Conclusion and Recommendation  -            -      26

5.1  Conclusion      -            -            -            -      26

5.2  Recommendation          -            -            -      26

       References      -            -            -            -      27-31

       Appendix        -            -            -            -      32-33