Extracting distillate, especially cannabis distillate, involves two primary methods: short path distillation and short path wiped film distillation. These processes are designed to purify and concentrate the desired components, such as THC or CBD, from the cannabis extract.
4 Key Methods for Extracting Distillate
Short Path Distillation
This method involves a specialized setup where the cannabis extract is fed into a heated flask.
The extract is subjected to increased heat, and a vacuum is applied to draw the vapors into fractionating tubing.
The process relies on the differences in vapor pressures between the components of the mixture.
As the mixture is heated, the more volatile components vaporize and are drawn up into the distillation apparatus.
These vapors then pass through a condenser where they liquefy and are collected as a distillate.
The less volatile components remain in the evaporating flask.
Short Path Wiped Film Distillation
Similar to short path distillation, this method also uses heat and vacuum to separate components.
However, it involves creating a thin film of the extract on a heated surface, which is then rapidly vaporized under vacuum conditions.
This rapid evaporation and condensation process are highly efficient, allowing for the collection of very pure distillates.
Additional Techniques
Steam Distillation
This technique is used for heat-sensitive components, where steam is passed through the mixture to vaporize some of it at lower temperatures.
Vacuum Distillation
Ideal for mixtures with high boiling points, this method lowers the surrounding pressure to facilitate boiling at lower temperatures.
Evaporation and Collection
During the distillation process, the solvent evaporates and rises as vapor, entering the condenser where it cools and condenses back into a liquid.
This liquid distillate is then collected in a flask.
Overall, the extraction of distillate from cannabis involves careful application of heat and vacuum to separate and purify the desired components, ensuring a high-quality final product.
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