Research Article

Production of Biodiesel (B100) from Jatropha Oil Using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst

Table 3

Standard specifications of petrol diesel.

PropertyValue

Specific gravity0.82–0.845
Flash point50°C
Carbon residue0.15 or less
Cetane value50.0
Distillation point350°C
Kinematic viscosity2.7 cs
Sulphur %1.2%
Calorific value10170 kcal/Kg
Pour point10°C
Colour4.0