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R. C. L. De Silva

Publications (4)

Optimization of Curcumin Method and Usage of Natural Curcumin in Determination of Boron in Steel

R. C. L. De Silva & W. K. D. L. K. Walpita · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2023

Boron containing alloy steels are mainly used in constructional, automotive and many other applications. The presence of even trace amounts of boron affects greatly on the properties of steel such as hardness and machinability. Therefore, it is important to determine it accuratel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2023/v13i3243

Identification of Major Interfering Substances for Heavy Metal Determination in Northern Sea Areas of Sri Lanka

Anoja. N, R. C. L. De Silva & J. Prabagar · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2024

This study investigated the physicochemical characteristics of seawater from five locations along the northern Sri Lankan coast, encompassing areas with varying degrees of anthropogenic activity. The analysis revealed significant variations in several parameters, potentially infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i4302

Extraction of Alumina from Kaolin found in Gem Mining Sites of Sri Lanka

Y. D. T. I. Karunarathna & R. C. L. De Silva · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2024

Kaolinitic clay deposits, esteemed as valuable mineral resources in Sri Lanka, are widely distributed throughout the country. Clay deposits in the Ratnapura District are often unearthed during gem mining operations. Unfortunately, excavated deposits are frequently disposed of ope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7573

Study of the Effects of Soil Acidity and Salinity on Aluminium Mobility in Selected Soil Samples in Sri Lanka

H. A. D. D. T. Gunasekera & R. C. L. De Silva · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. In soil, aluminum is mainly found in the mineral form as aluminosilicates and aluminum oxides and this aluminium is in stable inactive form. In addition, Al can be found as precipitates or in very minute quantities appear...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430191