Table 2. Design matrix for chromium stabilization experiments (coded variables)a.
| Experiment number | Coded variables | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagent dosage (%) (X1) | Fly ash (%) (X2) | Lime (%) (X3) | |
| 1(C) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | −1 | −1 |
| 4(C) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | −1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | −1 | 0 | −1 |
| 8 | −1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | −1 | 1 |
| 12(C) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| 14 | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| 15 | −1 | −1 | 0 |
C – central point of design.