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Offline taniabahr

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steam distillation vs solvent extraction.
« on: September 15, 2007, 09:59:42 PM »
Just a quick question out of interest...


what is the major advantage of using steam distillation as a means of separating volatile components from plant material compared to solvent extraction?

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