Characterization of Hydroxyapatite From Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Bone Using X-ray Fluorescence Analysis With The Precipitation Method
Keywords:
Skipjack Tuna Bone, Hydroxyapatite, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)Abstract
Background: Indonesia's vast marine waters provide a diverse range of fish species,
one of which is skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis). The fish processing industry
generates various types of waste, including fish bones, which contain high calcium
levels and can produce 60–70% hydroxyapatite, commonly used for dental
remineralization. One method for synthesizing hydroxyapatite is the precipitation
method, which can be analyzed using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to determine the
characterization of hydroxyapatite from skipjack tuna bones. Objective: To
characterize hydroxyapatite from skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) bones using
X-Ray Fluorescence analysis with the precipitation method. Materials and
Methods: This study employed a laboratory experimental design. The primary
material used was skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) bone waste, processed using
the precipitation method for 7 hours, followed by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
analysis. Results: Based on X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis, the precipitation
method revealed that skipjack tuna bones contained 57.98% calcium and 38.78%
phosphorus. Conclusion: This study confirms that skipjack tuna bones contain
calcium and phosphorus, making them a potential raw material for hydroxyapatite
synthesis.
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