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Pharmaceutics

13 mins read · 16 questions

Describe the cutter, roller, hammer, ball and fluid-energy (jet) mills.

13 mins read · 12 questions

Describe size separation by sieving and classification.

11 mins read · 14 questions

State the energy laws of comminution (Rittinger, Kick, Bond).

11 mins read · 12 questions

Explain the mechanism of drying as simultaneous heat and mass transfer.

12 mins read · 12 questions

Interpret a drying-rate curve and calculate moisture content.

13 mins read · 10 questions

Explain the factors affecting drying rate and the problem of solute migration.

12 mins read · 12 questions

Describe tray, fluidised-bed, spray, vacuum, freeze and microwave dryers.

12 mins read · 8 questions

Explain the reasons for granulation.

11 mins read · 19 questions

Describe the mechanisms of granule formation and growth.

12 mins read · 9 questions

Describe wet granulation: process steps, binders, equipment and end-point determination.

12 mins read · 7 questions

Describe dry granulation by slugging and roller compaction.

12 mins read · 16 questions

Compare wet granulation, dry granulation and direct compression.

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