Characterization of Activated Carbon prepared fromAchyranthes aspera Linn. by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF)

The Achyranthes aspera Linn. belongs to family Amaranthaceae. This plant is locally available as a weed and naturally abundant agricultural waste. Activated carbon has been prepared from Achyranthes aspera by chemical treatment. Activated carbon has many applications. The activated carbon is excellent and versatile adsorbent as reported in literature. Elements present in the material play an important role during adsorption and various reaction, as catalyst. Therefore, the analysis of elements is required. A modern technique, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) is used to determine quantitatively presence of elements. It is one of the most powerful and quick multi-elemental analysis with high sensitivity has been used. The present work includes quantitative determination of various elements from the activated carbon. The data shows presence of fifty elements in varying concentration.