Characterization of Hydroxyapatite From Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Bone Using X-ray Fluorescence Analysis With The Precipitation Method

Authors

  • halisca clara pe william fakultas kedokteran gigi,universitas muslim indonesia
  • Syamsiah Syam Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Sarahfin Aslan Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Ardian Jayakusuma Amran Departement of Oral maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Nurfadillah Arifin Department of Public Dental Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.33476/ydj.v3i1.305

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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Published

2025-08-29

How to Cite

pe william, halisca clara, Syam, S., Aslan, S., Amran, A. J., & Arifin, N. (2025). Characterization of Hydroxyapatite From Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Bone Using X-ray Fluorescence Analysis With The Precipitation Method. YARSI Dental Journal, 3(1), 40–44. https://doi.org/10.33476/ydj.v3i1.305