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Carbon in the Cannabis Extraction Industry

Carbon in the Cannabis Extraction Industry

Carbon is widely used in the cannabis extraction industry for color remediation and purification of ethanol extracts. Its selectivity for certain color compounds over others makes it a popular choice to enhance the purity, stability, and overall quality of cannabis...

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Cold Water Extraction

Cold Water Extraction

Water extraction is a critical process in various industries, and understanding its intricacies can provide significant advantages. One such method, cold water extraction, offers unique benefits that are worth exploring. This blog post will delve into the details of...

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Exploring Supercritical Fluids: Their Traits and Advantages

Exploring Supercritical Fluids: Their Traits and Advantages

Supercritical fluids are a fascinating state of matter that exist at temperatures and pressures beyond their critical point. This unique phase exhibits properties of both liquids and gases, creating intriguing possibilities for various applications. In this blog post,...

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Innovative Extraction Equipment for Premium Botanicals

Innovative Extraction Equipment for Premium Botanicals

Extraction equipment has revolutionized the way we obtain valuable compounds from various plant materials, offering a myriad of advantages over traditional techniques. Understanding the different extraction methods and their benefits is crucial for making informed...

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How to Make Cannabis Distillate: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Make Cannabis Distillate: A Comprehensive Guide

Picture this: you've been enjoying the various benefits of cannabis for some time, and now you're curious about how to make cannabis distillate – a potent, pure form of THC or CBD. You wonder what sets it apart from other concentrates and if making it yourself is even...

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Full Guide to Wiped Film Distillation

Full Guide to Wiped Film Distillation

Wiped film distillation is an advanced technique used for the separation of volatile components from less volatile ones in a mixture. As an innovative method, it has gained popularity across various industries due to its efficiency and effectiveness. In this blog...

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Schedule 1 THC: Current Status and Future Changes

Schedule 1 THC: Current Status and Future Changes

When discussing the complex world of cannabis regulation, the fact it is Schedule 1 often arises as a critical point of contention. In what follows, we will discuss the intricacies surrounding schedule 1 classification and its implications for both consumers and...

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Understanding Schedule 1 Drugs: Risks and DEA Regulations

Understanding Schedule 1 Drugs: Risks and DEA Regulations

When discussing the topic of Schedule 1 drugs, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the legal classifications and potential health risks associated with these substances. In this blog post, we will analyze the CSA's drug scheduling system and its...

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The Beauty of Trichomes: Exploring Nature’s Tiny Wonders

The Beauty of Trichomes: Exploring Nature’s Tiny Wonders

Trichomes are tiny, hair-like structures found on the surfaces of plants. These microscopic protrusions have many functions and uses, from protecting plants against environmental threats to producing resins and cannabinoids. Entrepreneurs interested in exploring the...

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Curing Cannabis: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfection

Curing Cannabis: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfection

Curing cannabis is an important step in botanical processing. Not only does it affect the taste, smell, and overall quality of your product but also has implications for its longevity and shelf life. In this article we will look at dry vs wet trimming, breaking down...

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Industrial Drying: A Guide to the Process, Equipment & More

Industrial Drying: A Guide to the Process, Equipment & More

Industrial drying is a process used to reduce the moisture content of materials. Reducing moisture is a vital step in many industrial processes, from food and pharmaceuticals to woodworking and construction. In this article, we'll investigate the numerous industrial...

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Drying Your Botanicals in a GMP Facility

Drying Your Botanicals in a GMP Facility

Drying botanicals while being GMP compliant is critical for pharmaceutical manufacturing, and entrepreneurs need to understand the fundamentals. Understanding how to measure, control and document GMP facilities with qualified measurements is key to successful...

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Oil Winterization: A Key Step in the Refining Process

Oil Winterization: A Key Step in the Refining Process

Less than a decade ago, cannabis extracts were seen as a fringe market, mainly used in edibles or topical applications towards a small niche of consumers. However, in recent years we have seen a huge shift in the appreciation and uptake of cannabinoid oil extracts,...

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THCA Diamonds | All You Need To Know

THCA Diamonds | All You Need To Know

We've all heard the old adage, "diamonds are a girl's best friend". But how about a cannabis extract producer's best friend? Say hello to THC-A diamonds, the revolutionary concentrate taking the legal marijuana market by storm. Among the most potent cannabis extracts...

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pure99 Chromatography vs CPC vs SFC

pure99 Chromatography vs CPC vs SFC

In this article, we sit down with separation scientist and extraktLAB CEO, Dr. Jon Thompson, to discuss the pure99 high-performance liquid chromatography system and how it compares with centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) and supercritical CO2 as an eluent.

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What is Extraction through Distillation Automation?

What is Extraction through Distillation Automation?

This image shows a typical process including extraction, winterization, solvent removal, decarboxylation and finally distillation. In botanical extraction, the biomass is loaded into the extraction vessel and then the extracted oil is collected. The collected oil is...

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