ABSTRACT
Plantain and banana peels ash are rich in oxides, such as potassium oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, silicon dioxide, iron oxide, and aluminum oxide. These oxides can be used for a variety of purposes, such as in the production of soap, fertilizer, and building materials.This study investigated the determination of oxides in plantain and banana peels ash. The ash was prepared by incinerating the peels at a temperature of 600°C for 3 hours. The ash was then ground to a fine powder and then analyzed using x-ray fluorescence.The results showed that the oxide compositions of plantain and banana peels ash were similar. The major oxides were potassium oxide, calcium oxide, and magnesium oxide. The minor oxides were phosphorus pentoxide, silicon dioxide, iron oxide, and aluminum oxide.The findings of this study suggest that plantain and banana peels ash can be a valuable source of oxides for a variety of applications.
Keywords: plantain peels ash, banana peels ash, oxides, determination, x-ray fluorescence
