Freebase Nicotine vs Nicotine Salts?
What is the difference between Freebase Nicotine and Nicotine Salts?
To briefly explain the differences between freebase and nicotine salts, freebase nicotine is the purest form of nicotine and is preferred by many for sub-ohm use, freebase nicotine is known for its harsher hit and slower nicotine absorption. A nicotine salt is essentially a form of nicotine that has been tweaked to make the nicotine hit much smoother and also absorb into the blood much quicker. This can be very beneficial to people wanting to quit smoking and for use in smaller lower powered devices. The way that the nicotine salt is altered to produce these effects is with the addition of benzoic or citric acid.
Key differences
Freebase Nicotine
- Harsher hit
- Slower nicotine absorption
- Higher pH level
- More suited to sub-ohm devices
Nicotine Salts
- Smoother hit
- Faster nicotine absorption
- Lower pH level
- More suited to smaller pod systems and low powered devices
Why do salts produce a smoother hit?
When vaping a nicotine salt in comparison to freebase nicotine the main difference will be the fact that the salt will feel much smoother when vaping, this is due to the difference in the pH between the two forms of nicotine. The higher pH levels in the freebase cause the nicotine to be much rougher when vaping, a lot of people do like the rougher hit but for many the smoother hit from a nic salt is much more enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The reason they are called salts is because of the process used to make them. When the base nicotine component and the acids are combined they result in a stable compound. This stable compound is referred to as a salt. Although when most people say salt they think of the commonly used sodium chloride or otherwise known as table salt. The salt in nicotine salts refers to the bond formed between the nicotine base and the acid.
There are definitely two answers to this as everyone is different. For a lot of people trying to quit smoking the faster absorption and release of the nicotine will help to get to cravings quicker. On the other hand a lot of people that are used to smoking will enjoy the harsher hits that freebase nicotine can produce. Essentially everyone is different so we recommend trying out both and seeing what helps you on your journey to quitting smoking most effectively.
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