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EFFECTS OF GRINDING IN PHARMACEUTICAL TABLET PRODUCTION

  • Gavin Andrews
  • , David Jones
  • , Hui Zhai
  • , Osama Abu Diak
  • , Gavin Walker

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

The importance of size reduction in relation to pharmaceutical active agents and excipients is well known. A variety of types of equipment are used for milling, such as ball mill and fluid energy mill. This article focuses on particle size reduction methods, characterization of particle size and shape, the importance of controlling particle characteristics to ensure the success of pharmaceutical powder processing, and the manufacture of elegant pharmaceutical products.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPharmaceutical Sciences Encyclopedia
Publisherwiley
Pages1-26
Number of pages26
ISBN (Electronic)9780470571224
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ball mill
  • fluid energy mill
  • milling
  • particle size reduction

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