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How to avoid heavy-metal accumulation in your hemp crop
Here is an interesting article from Hemp Industry Daily: Let’s face it – the hemp industry is dealing with a huge problem, and it’s hurting everyone in the industry, especially growers and processors. The problem in question is heavy-metal accumulation in hemp. Read More
Cannabis analysis HPLC Vs. GC
HPLC GC Speed of Potency Analysis* ~12 minutes - Gradient ~15-20 Minutes - Isocratic ~8 Minutes Detection Limit of injected cannabinoid sample Roughly 1 ppm Roughly 1 ppm THCA and CBDA directly quantifiable** no yes Terpenoid Analysis Possible, but coelution with cannabinoids can cause issues No Pesticides Carbamate analysis, Other pesticides can be problematic depending on local regulations and LC-MS or GC-MS may be required Can measure most halogenated and/or phosphorus pesticides to low ppb levels with proper detectors, but local regulations may require use of GC-MS Automation Possible No No * Analysis time only, does not include equilibration after...
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