Adsorption of basic yellow dye dataset using Ethiopian kaolin as an adsorbent

This article presents batch experimental data describing the main batch adsorption operation parameters. Also the adsorption models (adsorption isotherm, adsorption kinetics and thermodynamic studies) of basic yellow dye on to the raw and treated kaolin adsorbents. Besides, instrumental analyses were recorded to characterize kaolin adsorbent. Such as, thermogravimetric analyzer, Fourier transformation infrared and scanning electroscope with energy dispersion spectroscopy were used. UV–Visible spectrometer was used throughout the experimental study for the determination of absorbance. The effect of adsorption temperature (30 °C, 50 °C 70 °C), PH (3, 7, 9), initial dye concentration (20 mg/l, 40 mg/l, 60 mg/l), contact time (20 min, 40 min, 60 min, 80 min, 100 min) and adsorbent dosage (0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 g/100ml) have been well determined. For adsorbent characteristics, we provide dataset regarding (i) thermogravimetery with differential scanning calorimetery, (ii) Fourier transform infrared spectral data before and after basic yellow dye adsorption process, (iii) scanning electroscope with energy dispersion spectroscopy image at ×500 resolution, (iv) X-ray diffraction and, (v) batch adsorption experimental parameters records. Regarding scanning electroscope with energy dispersion spectroscopy image, we provide data of three surface morphology image and three elemental distribution spectra for raw and treated kaolin adsorbent.