Essential Stills
Fractionation (Fractional Distillation) of Essential Oils (Part 2)
The Distillation With the apparatus set up as detailed, turn on the vacuum pump. When the correct vacuum has been achieved (usually the...
Essential Stills
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Fractionation (or Fractional Distillation) of Essential oils.
Typical Fractionation Still. For clarification purposes support framework and clamps have been omitted. Place flange flask in a suitable...
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Essential Stills
- Nov 9
- 2 min
Drying Essential Oils.
After draining the oil collected into a cylinder it’s time to remove any remaining water in the oil. Take a glass separator containing...
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Essential Stills
- Jan 2, 2021
- 3 min
Essential Oil Overview
The main way to extract essential oils from plant materials is by steam distillation, whereby the steam volatilises the oil which then...
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