Table 1.
Calculation of oil extracted using different solvents.
| Sample No. | Type of Solvent Used | Weight of Oven-Dried Milled Seeds (kg) | Weight of Oil Extracted (kg) | Oil Content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | n-hexane | 0.2587 | 0.14564 | 56.29 |
| 2. | n-hexane | 0.2605 | 0.14372 | 55.17 |
| 3. | n-hexane | 0.2563 | 0.1353 | 52.78 |
| 4. | n-hexane | 0.2654 | 0.1404 | 52.90 |
| 5. | Mixture of toluene and ethanol | 0.2889 | 0.1513 | 52.37 |