A modified signal analysis system for end-point control during granulation

European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 7-14

  Laicher, A ^a   Profitlich, T ^a   Schwitzer, K ^a   Ahlert, D ^a  

^a Klijnge Pharma GmbH   (Germany)

Author keywords

Granulation end point; High shear mixer; Power consumption; Wet granulation

Indexed keywords

HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE; IBUPROFEN; MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE; PARACETAMOL; PLACEBO; POVIDONE; STARCH GLYCOLATE SODIUM;

ARTICLE; AUTOMATION; DRUG GRANULATION; DRUG GRANULE; PARTICLE SIZE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROCESS CONTROL;

EID: 0031034240     PISSN: 09280987     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0928-0987(96)00183-2     Document Type: Article

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