Posts Tagged ‘Decarboxylation’
What is CBN, and is it the Next Big Thing?
What is CBN, and why should marijuana and hemp processors care? The CBN cannabinoid (or cannabichromene) is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s one of 113 different compounds known as cannabinoids. CBN can be synthesized from THC, but it also occurs naturally in plants at very low levels, specifically in more mature…
Read MoreCannabis and THC Potency Testing
If you’re a cannabis grower or processor, you’re inevitably involved in CBD and THC potency testing on some level. Processing operations typically measure THC, CBD, and increasingly, minor cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, among others. Accurate potency testing is becoming more critical as an increasing number of states legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use. Bringing…
Read MoreThe Best Hemp Extraction Equipment
At Precision, we try to help our customers build high-quality, safe and precise operations for processing hemp. For this article, we’re going to walk you through the various pieces of equipment you’ll need in order to put together your extraction system, and point out some considerations for your business along the way. The best hemp…
Read MoreHow to Make Cannabis Distillate
Understanding how to make cannabis distillate requires prior knowledge of distillate and its use. Cannabis distillate is a versatile oil form of cannabis that’s growing in popularity. It appears as a primary ingredient in several popular THC and CBD products, including edibles, tinctures, capsules, and vape cartridges. The process of making cannabis distillate requires refinement…
Read MoreHow to Make CBD Isolate
CBD isolate is 99% pure CBD, often in the form of a white powder that can be mixed into drinks or taken sublingually. This option is often popular among people who are just beginning to explore the use of cannabis or hemp derived products or looking to avoid the euphoric high associated with THC. It…
Read MoreWhat is the Decarboxylation Process of Cannabis?
In the CBD extraction process, there are numerous steps to achieving an end product, one of which is decarboxylation. Many people think of decarboxylation only in terms of THC content, but it is a critical step to achieve optimal CBD content as well. Decarboxylation is a main step needed in the pre-process before distillation of…
Read MoreWhat is Hydrocarbon Extraction?
Hydrocarbon extraction is a method used to extract cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. It has become a widely popular extraction method for cannabis refinement in recent years, due to its low cost, efficiency, and extraction quality, as compared to alternative methods. The hydrocarbon extraction technique involves the…
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