Table II.
Physicochemical Properties of BG Powder
Property | Mean ± SD |
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Bulk density (g/cc) | 0.721 ± 0.16 |
Bulkiness (cc/g) | 1.39 ± 0.22 |
Tapped density (g/cc) | 0.812 ± 0.09 |
Compressibility index (%) | 11.20 ± 0.08 |
Hausner ratio | 1.13 ± 0.66 |
Angle of repose (°) | 31.14 ± 0.91 |
Melting point (°C) | Charring at 80°C |
Moisture content (%) | 10.22 ± 0.55 |
pH | 4.4–4.9 |
Swelling index (%) | 3,100 ± 0.19 |
Water retention capacity (mL) | 14.8 ± 0.52 |
Volatile acidity (%) | 3.6 ± 0.95 |