Table 2 The variations and magnitudes of adjustments in variables.

From: Theoretical insights in catalytic reduction of Cr(VI) using Pd/Fe nitrogen doped mesoporous carbon

Variables

Ranges and levels

–2(–α)

–1

0

 + 1

 + 2(+ α)

Reaction time (A)

1

100.75

200.5

300.25

400

pH (B)

0.5

1.625

2.75

3.875

5

Cr2O72− concentration (C)

0.0001

0.002575

0.00505

0.007525

0.01

HCOONa concentration (D)

0.1

0.525

0.95

1.375

1.8