Module 3 2019

Solid State Properties

➢ Majority of candidates are solids at room temperature

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Typically properties include:

Surface area

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Particle size distribution

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Hygroscopicity

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Polymorphism

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Solid state stability

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Intrinsic dissolution rate

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➢ Used for the development of solid dosage forms

Nomenclature and Characterisationof the Active Ingredient

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