Conclusion
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The origins, structure, and properties of particles within a powder dictate their dynamic performance.
CONCLUSION
The
origins, structure, and properties of particles within a powder dictate their
dynamic performance. Gathering information on the physicochemical proper-ties
of the powders is a prerequisite for interpreting and manipulating their flow
and mixing properties. Flow properties are important to many unit processes in
pharmacy, including transport and movement through hoppers, along conveyor
belts, in granulators, and in mixers. Ultimately, the packing and flow
properties can be directly correlated with the performance of the unit dose.
Filling of capsules, blisters, or tablet dies; compression of tablets; and
dispersion of powder aerosols all relate to powder properties.
