EKSTRAKSI CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID (CNSL) DARI KULIT BIJI METE

Extraction of cashew nut shell liquid )CNSL) using n-hexane as solvent in batch extractor has been performed. The objective of this research was to evaluate parameter that came up in mathematical model. The parameter that would be evaluated was transfer mass coefficient (Kcs). The experiments were carried out in a three necks glass as an extractor equipped with thermometer, mercury mixer, heater, and water cooler. The exctraction process temperature was 67 oC. Samples withdrawn at every 30 menit interval. The evaluation of CNSL in the samples were measured with gravimetry method. The evaluation of experimental data shows that the mathematical model proposed can be describe the CNSL extraction. Keywords: extraction, cashew nut shell liquid, Anacardum occidentale Linn