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Why is the sifting process not suitable for incorporating potent drugs into a diluent powder?
Why is the sifting process not suitable for incorporating potent drugs into a diluent powder?
Which of the following processes is known to be thorough but time-consuming?
Which of the following processes is known to be thorough but time-consuming?
What type of product does the sifting process yield?
What type of product does the sifting process yield?
What tool is likely used for mixing powders in the sifting process?
What tool is likely used for mixing powders in the sifting process?
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What is a significant disadvantage of the tumbling process?
What is a significant disadvantage of the tumbling process?
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Study Notes
Powder Mixing
- Powder mixing involves passing powders through sifters to combine them, similar to sifting flour in a kitchen.
- The sifting process produces a light and fluffy end product.
- However, sifting is not suitable for combining potent drugs with a diluent powder.
Tumbling Method
- Tumbling involves mixing powders in a rotating chamber.
- This method provides a thorough mix, but it is a time-consuming process.
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Learn about the different methods of powder mixing, including sifting and tumbling, used in pharmaceutical applications. Understand the advantages and limitations of each method.
