Symbol | Independent variables | Coded levels | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | ||
X1 | Sodium alginate concentration (%, w/v) | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
X2 | Calcium chloride concentration (%, w/v) | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
X3 | Agitation speed of calcium chloride solution (rpm) | 150 | 220 | 290 | 360 | 430 |
X4 | Dropping height (cm) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |