Yesterday I confirmed the presence of significant quantities of exposed heavy metal solder (>55mg) in the vape hardware used by an individual who developed EVALI (probable case, confirmation is pending by hospital committee) in October. The hardware had the same general characteristics ("inhalation-activated") as the vape pens I deconstructed previously, with rough solder joints at the aperture into the battery compartment....Read More
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james
12/3/2019 08:13:31 am
Very interesting to see. I'm curious if you've read this? https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kyle_Boyar/publication/336070263_Heavy_Metal_Contaminants_from_Cannabis_Vaporizer_Cartridges_Valid_Concern_or_Blowing_Smoke/links/5d8e60bd458515202b6f3006/Heavy-Metal-Contaminants-from-Cannabis-Vaporizer-Cartridges-Valid-Concern-or-Blowing-Smoke.pdf
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Frank Conrad
12/4/2019 02:45:02 pm
Hi James!
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james
12/5/2019 09:44:03 am
Thanks Frank, appreciate your reply.
Frank Conrad
12/6/2019 01:49:29 pm
"That would suggest the heating element and cartridges are not the driving factor."
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james
12/9/2019 12:35:04 pm
Interesting! Thank you for your research.
cryonix
12/5/2019 10:10:24 am
Hi Cindy, Hi Frank
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Frank Conrad
12/6/2019 09:32:59 am
Hi cryonix,
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cryonix
12/5/2019 12:31:00 pm
@Frank,
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Frank Conrad
12/6/2019 09:42:00 am
Thank you for the idea. I will consider it, but I am skeptical of the resolution, particularly on small spots of solder.
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