Adsorption Batch Studies on the Removal of Pb(II) Using Maize Tassel Based Activated Carbon

Table 1

Characteristics of the activated carbon derived from maize tassel.

Parameter	Value
pH	6.9
Moisture (%)	0.3
Bulk density (gmL^−1)	0.52
Surface area (m^2/g)	250
Particle size range (µm)	100–300
% Loss of mass on ignition	0.7