SOLVENT SELECTION AND WEIGHT PRODUCED*
So guys and gals here’s one I’ve been thinking about, I’ve got one I want all you to mull over and think about really really good…its been head scratcher for me lately and I’ve tried the search bar multiple times…
If you take the SAME plant …split directly in two equal parts…extract cryo cold dewax as much as possible
Part A we extract w all N butane…
Part B w a blended solvent …who cares the ratio doesn’t matter for this…
All parameters must be equal but the one the thing…the SOLVENT selected…havr to use the same lbs,temp,weight materia everything!
Would N grab lets say 80% of t/c ?
So since the blended solvent has the n it grabs the same amount? 80% and then grabs more terps?
So would u have more weight just by using a blended solvent ?
That’s pretty much what I’m getting at…does a blended solvent show signs of pulling more weight w the added terps?
I think its the complete opposite. The lower boiling point of the mixed gas makes it more selective. Hence less weight.
I think all things given the same. The Nbutane will produce more than mixed gas. The mixed gas will likely be lighter from less waxes and contaminates because it has to be ran at a lower temp just to stay a liquid.
Thats my theory. I think the loss is negligible but i think straight nbutane yields more than any mixed gas.
I still think the same…i think the Nbutane is gonna be less selective on what it picks up and it will pick up more waxes and contaminants then a propane mix.
My experience is that propane yields are super low compared to butane or mixes. Also, propane is only capable of making sugar wax, where butane or mixes can make a shatter.
When doing fresh frozen, live resin, or diamond runs, do you guys tend to put in more solvent or less? Do you skip soaking and try for the (-20 - -40C)coldest temps you can achieve for the solvent and material columns? I have been doing a 70/30 propane butane mix but want to try other ones for the diamond runs.
What are we looking for when choosing the solvent for each end product? Does any one have any good info or articles on n-butane, iso-butane, propane, their properties; alone and together, and how they relate to our world. I am trying to learn everything I can.
I understand that propane having one less carbon, makes it boil at a lower temp, and not grab as much stuff or hold on as well. But how does this all work when in a mix with one or 2 other similar alkanes? Also with different boiling points does your ratio change quickly so that you have a different percentage of each solvent after a few runs?
I am currently unable to get under 20F for my solvent and material columns but run a -20c dewax. Do you think this is what is making my color look bad and my end product so sappy. The material is 3 month old and was put in a freezer after it was socked but has ice on outside of bags that i scrape off. I’m trying to figure out what is the optimal ,
What is the specific ratio on the 60/20/20 blend? And I also had the question about the ratio changing after a few runs due to different boiling points and how to keep your solvent tank at its original ratio (or as close as possible) when doing a transfill? Can anyone elaborate on this topic?
Taking a plant a week early can end up costing 20% or the final yield,
Just saying.
Also, blended gas will possibly yield less but it is picking up less undesirables as well, i.e. less fats etc
The ratio of 60/20/20 is…
Wait for it…
69/20/20.
Depending on what is listed, this would most likely be
n-butane/isobutane/propane. Uh bless it says something else on the tank
I thought the larger # was n butane. I saw it somewhere on Only The Strong Sauce Tek forum I believe. Shoulda screenshotted it bc damn thats a long forum and have already spent quite some time looking for it again with no success.
Indeed, there are several companies producing them. I’ve worked with longer chain alkanes a bit but I think @MagisterChemist can weigh in with more authority here and perhaps even @Kingofthekush420 but I haven’t actually ran any with light hydrocarbons.
