Process Optimization for Biodiesel Production from Corn Oil and Its Oxidative Stability

Table 1

Composition analysis results of corn oil.

PV	AV	𝜈	IV	Main fatty acid composition (%)
(meq/Kg)	(mg KOH/g)	(cst at 40°C)	(mg I2/g)	Palmitic (C16 : 0)	Stearic (C18 : 0)	Oleic (C18 : 1)	Linoleic (C18 : 2)	Linolenic (C18 : 3)	other
2.26	0.23	39.28	125.4	12	2.4	27.3	55.8	1	1.5

PV: peroxide value; AV: acid value; 𝜈: viscosity; IV: iodine value.