ABSTRACT This study aims to obtain the activation time using phosphoric acid (H3PO4) activated charcoal from Pangi fruit shells (Pangium edule Reinw.). This research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of five treatments and three replications to obtain 15 experimental units. The treatments in this study were P1 (20 hours of immersion), P2 (21 hou…