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Nail Surface Chemistry

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 056

The study of chemical reactions that occur when cannabis concentrates contact heated dabbing surfaces such as titanium, quartz, ceramic, and silicon carbide at various temperatures. Different materials produce different flavor profiles and degradation byproducts due to their distinct thermal conductivity and surface reactivity.

Mark Scialdone explained that the chemistry happening on nail surfaces varies dramatically by material and temperature. Even at identical temperatures, titanium, quartz, ceramic, and silicon carbide produce different results because of their thermal properties and surface interactions with terpenes and cannabinoids. Discussed extensively in the first 23 minutes of the episode.

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