Table 3.
Assessed factors together with their upper (+1), lower (−1) and mid-levels.
Factors | −1 | 0 | +1 |
---|---|---|---|
pH (A, pH unit) | 5.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 |
Adsorbent Dose (AD, B, mg/15 mL) | 20.0 | 50.0 | 80.0 |
Initial Drug Concentration ([SARA], C, ppm) | 10.0 | 25.0 | 40.0 |
Contact Time (CT, D, min.) | 10.0 | 65.5 | 120.0 |