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What is the main reason for considering mixing as a critical factor in the manufacture of tablets or granules?
What is the main reason for considering mixing as a critical factor in the manufacture of tablets or granules?
Which mechanism of powder mixing involves the dispersion of solid particles in each other by moving them from one position to another?
Which mechanism of powder mixing involves the dispersion of solid particles in each other by moving them from one position to another?
In powder mixing, which factor determines the predominance and extent of each mixing mechanism?
In powder mixing, which factor determines the predominance and extent of each mixing mechanism?
What type of mixing occurs when a 'layer' of material moves or flows over another 'layer'?
What type of mixing occurs when a 'layer' of material moves or flows over another 'layer'?
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Which type of mixing is essential in the manufacturing process of tablets or granules?
Which type of mixing is essential in the manufacturing process of tablets or granules?
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What is the primary reason for adding additives in the mixing process for tablets or granules?
What is the primary reason for adding additives in the mixing process for tablets or granules?
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Which factor can enhance flow and improve mixing efficiency?
Which factor can enhance flow and improve mixing efficiency?
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What can lead to segregation upon mixing?
What can lead to segregation upon mixing?
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Which type of particles possess attractive forces such as Van Der Waals, electrostatics, and surface tension resulting in cohesion and poor flow properties?
Which type of particles possess attractive forces such as Van Der Waals, electrostatics, and surface tension resulting in cohesion and poor flow properties?
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What is the reason for poor flowability due to friction?
What is the reason for poor flowability due to friction?
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What accelerates de-mixing (segregation) when the smaller particles have a higher density?
What accelerates de-mixing (segregation) when the smaller particles have a higher density?
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What can neutralize similar charges on the particles to overcome segregation due to repulsion or attraction?
What can neutralize similar charges on the particles to overcome segregation due to repulsion or attraction?
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How can the best homogeneous mixture be obtained?
How can the best homogeneous mixture be obtained?
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What type of mixing indicates that each particle of one component lies as nearly as possible in contact with a particle of each of the other?
What type of mixing indicates that each particle of one component lies as nearly as possible in contact with a particle of each of the other?
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