Composition of High-grade Opium
Constituent
wt.%
Moisture
Ash
8
30
4-8
Gum, resin, etc.
40
60
Morphine
Narcotine
6-15
4 - 8
Other alkaloids
0.5 - 3
Table 2
Composition of High-grade Opium
Constituent
wt.%
Moisture
Ash
8
30
4-8
Gum, resin, etc.
40
60
Morphine
Narcotine
6-15
4 - 8
Other alkaloids
0.5 - 3
Table 2