bereal511 - 20-1-2007 at 16:48
Is it possible to do a "steam" extraction using boiling vapors from an alcohol?
unionised - 21-1-2007 at 04:43
Like this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soxhlet_extractor
bereal511 - 21-1-2007 at 07:50
Oh, so that's what a Soxhlet extractor is for. Thanks!
Lambda - 21-1-2007 at 20:34
Whether you use Steam (Water vapor) or alcohol, it's all based on vapor faze separation techniques, and this article gives a little insite in this
technology.
DISTILLATION:
http://www.uwlax.edu/faculty/koster/Distillation305.htm
Steam distillation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_distillation
Simple apparatus setup for steam distillation
http://www.btinternet.com/~chemistry.diagrams/steam-distilla...
And now for some fun stuff that may also interest you (cheap alcohol):
Home Distillation of Alcohol:
http://homedistiller.org/
A Step by Step Guide for Home Moonshining:
http://www.moonshine-still.com/page2.htm
Building a World Class Home Distillation Apparatus (.doc & .pdf-File):
http://www.moonshine-still.com/Still.doc
http://www.moonshine-still.com/still.pdf
Enjoy
Lambda.