Research Article

Extruded Catalysts with Magnetic Properties for Biodiesel Production

Table 2

Mechanical strength of the magnetic catalysts after calcination at 500°C.

CatalystsGeometric property of the particlesMechanical strength
Length (mm)Pressure (kgf/cm)

K2CO3/γ-Al2O3/(0.3)Fe3O44.20 ± 0.500.0
K2CO3/γ-Al2O3/sepiolite/(0.3)Fe3O44.84 ± 0.583.92 ± 0.14