first acrb extraction with a couple questions

[Razzldazzle]

Hi nexus I recently did my first extraction. I didn't get any x tals but got Jim jam which I am perfectly fine with. Couple questions I have if anyone can help me out. Thanks!
1 - I used ice cream salt as my salt when salting the solution was this OK to use?
2 - I poured acetone into the glass evap dish with the Jim jam and transfered it to a smaller glash dish so I can weigh the Jim jam. Most of the acetone evaporated quickly but the last little bit will not evaporate and still smells of acetone. Any suggestions on what I can do?

 

[Du57mi73]

Just let it sit under a fan or without. I'm sure it has dried since you posted this.

Ice cream salt is perfect.

 

[Grower]

Did you follow a tek?
We love to read/see a little details.
Congratulations to the success.

Grower

 

[TheUntamedSky]

1 - I used ice cream salt as my salt when salting the solution was this OK to use?

The best salt to use, is ionized salt. De-ionized isn't nearly as effective. Read the box, and see if it tells you anything about ionization. Along with that, don't be using distilled water. I know it sounds good due to the more sterile environment argument, but its actually counter productive in this case. Distilled water has had most of its ions intentionally removed. Instead, filtered faucet water is better.

2 - I poured acetone into the glass evap dish with the Jim jam and transfered it to a smaller glash dish so I can weigh the Jim jam. Most of the acetone evaporated quickly but the last little bit will not evaporate and still smells of acetone. Any suggestions on what I can do?

Just keep blowing a fan over it. Not directly onto it, just over. You don't want any possible crystals flying away. For general safety, don't put a fan in the window, and have the fumes being sucked through the fans. People have died from the flammable vapors of various chemicals, igniting due to the sparks created in the fan. Your probably dealing with a small amount anyways, but always be safe. Blow it over the product, and out a window.