Definition and Applications of Size Separation.

 

Definition:  

• Size Separation is a pharmaceutical process by which the particles of different sizes are separated from a mixture.

• Also called as,

• Sifting.

• Sieving.

• Classifying.

• Screening.

Applications:

• As a method to determine particle size and size distribution, which are useful in the production of tablets and capsules.

• As a quality control tool for the analysis of raw materials such as griseofulvin and aspirin.

• To test the efficiency of a size reduction equipment or process.

• To optimise the process conditions such as method of agitation, time of screening, feed rate etc.