In this video I troubleshoot vacuum distillation of materials for Plant Oils.
I start first with Camphor Laurel Wood-chips but low vacuum pressures cause the distilland to flash and mix with the distillate.
I try again with Tea Tree Leaves and extract 2 mL of oil from 140 g of plant material.
The peristaltic pump does not provide enough fluid flow for effective cooling, as the Liebig condenser is hot to touch while the jacket is full of water.
The receiving flask contained a mix of Tea Tree oil and wat
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