Table 3. Nicotine Analysis Using Different Physical Extraction Methodsa.
shaking* |
ultrasonic oscillation |
static extraction |
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time (min) | free nicotine | time (min) | free nicotine | time (h) | free nicotine |
30 | 2.28 | 20 | 2.25 | 22 | 5.75 |
60 | 2.77 | 40 | 2.70 | 24 | 5.70 |
90 | 3.05 | 60 | 2.98 | 26 | 5.86 |
120 | 3.20 | 80 | 3.26 | ||
150 | 3.46 | 100 | 3.41 | ||
180 | 3.63 | 120 | 3.60 |
Note: Data given in units of mg/g. * Rotation speed ∼150 rpm.