SUMMARY The high composition of fiber and carbon compounds (lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose) in rubber fruit shells 98.99%, can be used to make activated charcoal. In this study physical activation was carried out on rubber fruit shells activated with 10% KOH with temperature (400; 500; 600)oC and time (15; 30; 45) minutes. This study aims to improve the character of the activated charcoal …