![Sarathkumar](https://www.crazyengineers.com/img/avatar.jpg)
Member • Mar 3, 2014
Problem in Transesterification process of Neem oil:
I had started the process of extraction of biodiesel from Neem oil using transestrification.
I followed the procedure as below:
1) Heated Neem oil to 110 degree celcius to remove any water content.
2) Allow it to cool and when it reach 45-55 degree , Add a solution of (Methanol+NaOH pellets) and transfer the solution to a bottle.
3) Allow it to settle for 24 hrs
4) But I got a resultant product where all solution turned like a soap bar.
What have I made wrong in this?
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