ive heard cbd is much more stable than thc so u can force degrade thc without hurting cbd as much but im more curious what people think of this then think its a better option the just starting with good genetics.
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without reading it? I’d rather figure out how to to isomerize to CBD.
using THCA synthase and the correct pH seems like a way more intelligent response.
but that is assuming you can’t sell it for more as THC. in which case I believe you’d suggest CXE and differential crystallization.
After reading it? Meh. makes me more concerned about the mystery peaks/last few % in distillate. and points to where cannabinoids are going once they’re rescheduled. aka: it’s now a real drug, and you’re playing with big pharma…
Maybe I’m missing something…
Is significant THC being incorporated into CBD crystals?
I thought the whole point of CBD isolate was that this shit crystallizes and literally purifies itself if you give it the right conditions.
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sorry maybe I’m misunderstanding something here, but is there a solution to preventing the cbd isolate from CRYSTALIZING in the vape cart I’m currently using true terps in an ugo-v and it’s starts to crystallize once being used .
From personal experience CBD typically crystallizes on its own when the extract potency starts to creep up above 50-60% CBD with THC remaining in the 5-15% range. Based on the amount of time I’ve spent on this subject, the only way to prevent this from happening (aside from increasing solvent concentration and other things that you don’t really want to do if your goal is consumption) is the reduce the delta between THC and CBD. What is your typical cannabinoid profile looking like??
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I’m working with 99.7% cbd isolate lab tested and all I’ve just never experienced this even in doing more terps with less cbd maybe it’s this batch? It turns into an oil no problem and blends well when heated it just started to crystallize when I take pulls on the vape
You only want cbd and terps no other additives correct?
So you are simply heating the isolate/terps and blending that for cartridges?? No other extract/oil blends being used??
Yea correct it doesn’t crystallize until I take a pull from the vape how can no prevent that. I’m trying to avoid using PG and VG any organic replacements perhaps? I am only using terps and cbd right now
have you tried MCT?
Its easy if you want to add additives, mct, pg, vg etc. it is going to take more R&D for non-additive remedies. Working on some ideas now.
Yeah I would guess it’s going to take the addition of some THC or a reduction in potency via dilution of some sort if you want to prevent that precipitation from happening. I would also assume that if terps aren’t enough it’s going to be tough finding something to make the cut ( no pun ) that isnt going to be detrimental to health.
Like I said before, when it comes to CBD it’s almost always a matter of elevated potency/purity when it comes to the formation of crystals within a CBD dom. extract. Do the crystals seem to form ONLY after you heat/draw on the cart, or have you observed the same formation over an extended period of time without any other factors?
Only comes from when heated/draw on the vape but I may just have to do a minor thc dilution or even end up having to use VG
Tried that using a formula that the clear scientist posted on instagram last year and it makes it taste like absolute ass.
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Thanks for the feedback on this, I’ve been curious about it for a while now…
Did you notice anything else impacted as a potential result of adding the citrate: smell/potency/clarity/color??
For myself anyways it had helped adding VG clarity stayed the same taste only change slightly but I fixed that by adding abit more terps into the mix .
Thanks again for all the suggestions and help everyone !
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What %cbd by mass is your starting material?
Okay so are you calculating yield in the traditional chemical sense or calculating % yield by weight. For example, if you have 100 grams of starting material are you isolating 80 grams or 64 grams?
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Okay you are better off than most in how you calculate yields. I don’t know your process or anything so if you want advice just message me and we can set up a phone call and I can try to help.
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Will do! I’ve actually tried to message you but I’m new to this forum. How do i go about messaging you directly?