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Pharmaceutical Filtration Process

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What is the primary objective of cake filtration in pharmaceutical processes?

Suspension stabilization

Liquid clarification

Solid recovery (correct)

Slurry formation

What type of pharmaceutical process is cake filtration an essential part of?

Industrial pharmacy (correct)

Vaccine development

Biotechnology

Cosmetic manufacturing

What is the primary application of cake filtration in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

Modification of particle size distribution

Separation of APIs from excipients

Removal of impurities from pharmaceutical products

Purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (correct)

What is the primary consideration in selecting filter aids in pharmaceutical operations?

Quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cake filtration in pharmaceutical processing?

Enhanced product purity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cake filtration in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

To recover solids from a mixture Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade-off for favouring fine grades of filter aids in pharmaceutical operations?

Lower flow rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical goal of selecting filter aids in industrial operations?

Achieving acceptable filtrate at the highest flow rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fine grades of filter aids?

Low flow rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in filter aid selection between pharmaceutical and industrial operations?

Quality considerations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an industrial pharmacist in the context of filtration?

To achieve a balance between filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between slurry characteristics and equipment capabilities in filtration?

There is a delicate balance between slurry characteristics and equipment capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider quality specifications in filtration?

To ensure the final product meets regulatory standards Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an industrial pharmacist fails to balance filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications?

The final product may not meet quality specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an industrial pharmacist in the context of filtration, beyond achieving a balance between filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications?

To ensure the final product meets quality specifications Signup and view all the answers