Table 3 The Chemical components of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) whole stalks
From: Application of soda-AQ pulping to agricultural waste (okra stalks) from Sudan
Chemical Composition, % | Whole stalks |
|---|---|
Ash | 6.3 |
Total Silica | 1.6 |
Solubility in | |
Hot water | 4.1 |
Cold water | 0.4 |
Alcohol (Ethanol) | 1.2 |
Ethanol: cyclohexane(1:2) | 1.1 |
1% NaOH | 27.6 |
Kurschner- Hoffer cellulose | 48.5 |
Alfa-cellulose | 43.7 |
Pentosans | 19.3 |
Lignin | 15.3 |
Total Extractives | 9.3 |
Cellulose to lignin ratio | 3.2 |