Abstract:
Research has been carried out using x-ray diffraction analysis and analysis
of Atomic Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDAX) on a sample of oil palm shell
carbon. X-ray diffraction spectrum of a sample of oil palm shell carbon has an
amorphous structure with two peaks in the energy intensity of 639 AU and 232
AU (Arbitari Unit). The elements contained in the oil palm shell carbon
containing elements other than carbon C amounted to 98.48% of other elements
that are also contained 0.71% Si silicon. EDAX analysis of the percentage
obtained on the building blocks of atomic carbon C is approximately 99.69% and
0.31% Si silicon. SEM analysis obtained by cross-sectional shape is irregular, so
it can be concluded that oil palm shell carbon is amorphous, and visible changes
in the peak position, width and height of the temperature difference diffractogram
to the formation of massive carbon charcoal granules.
