by purpladmin | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles, Product Information, Product Operation
We’re starting this blog for a number of reasons, but the primary one is that there’s a lot of science and technology that goes into making a Purpl PRO work, and we want to let everyone know what that entails in language everyone can understand. Not everything will be...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
What is Purpl PRO? Purpl PRO is the flagship product offering by Purpl Scientific, and the first affordable, accurate, portable potency measurement device for the cannabis industry. The Purpl PRO is a combination of a “laboratory bench” device the size of a Post-It...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How does it work? Purpl PRO utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy, which involves shining light on the sample and analyzing the light that is returned. In this part of the light spectrum (just beyond the red light human eyes can see) molecules react to specific regions...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How accurate is Purpl PRO? Overall, Purpl states a +/- 2% accuracy on THC and CBD for simplicity. Statistically, it is +/- 1.89% on THC and +/- 0.96% on CBD, determined by comparison with lab HPLC...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
Why do samples from the same plant show different results? In short: nature. Cannabis is a natural product that varies over time and by location. Colas and larf on the same plant are so named because of the difference in their flowers due to location on the plant....
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How do I get the most consistent results? First, make sure you operate the Purpl PRO according to its instructions—they’re fairly straightforward but must be done carefully as the Purpl PRO is still a scientific testing device. Grinding a flower sample is critical to...
