Mixing Flashcards
unit operation that aims to treat two or more components, initially in an unmixed or partially mixed state
mixing
done so that each unit (particle, molecule, etc.) of the components lies as nearly as possible in contact with a unit of each of the other components
mixing
ideal situation when each particle lay adjacent to a particle of the other component
perfect mix
probability of selecting a particular type of particle is the same at all positions and is equal to the proportion of such particles in the total mix
random mix
[TRUE OR FALSE] In a perfect mix, a particular particle is the same at all positions and is equal to the proportion of such particles in the total mix
FALSE - random mix
Importance of Mixing
- Ensure even distribution of active components
- Ensure even appearance
- Ensure that the dosage form releases the drug at the correct site at the desired rate
Types of mixtures
- Positive
- Negative
- Neutral
formed from gases or miscible liquids
positive mixtures
mix spontaneously and irreversibly by diffusion
positive mixtures
Positive mixtures mix spontaneously and irreversibly by diffusion, and tend to approach a _______________
perfect mix
no energy input needed
positive mixtures
materials that use this type of mixing present no problems during manufacture
positive mixtures
components tend to separate out
negative mixtures
continuous energy input is required to keep the components adequately dispersed
negative mixtures
type of mixture that is more difficult to form and maintain
negative mixtures
require a higher degree of mixing efficiency
negative mixtures
static behavior
neutral mixtures
components tend to mix spontaneously or segregate spontaneously once work has been input to mix them
neutral mixtures
mixed powders, pastes, ointments
neutral mixtures
Mathematical Treatment of Mixing Process
- STD
- % coefficient of variation
Mechanism of mixing and demixing of powders (P-CSD)
convection mixing, shear mixing, and diffusion mixing
Mechanism of mixing and demixing of liquids (L-BTM)
bulk transport, turbulent mixing, molecular diffusion
powder segregation
demixing
transfer of relatively large group of particles from one part of the powder bed to another
convection mixing
[TRUE OR FALSE] In convection mixing, transfer might occur when a mixer blade or paddle moves through the mix
TRUE
mainly contributes to the macroscopic mixing of powder mixtures
convection mixing
produce large degree of mixing fairly quickly
convection mixing
[TRUE OR FALSE] convection mixing occurs within the same group of particles, thus an extended mixing time is required
FALSE - does not occur in the same group of particles
occurs when a layer of material moves or flows over another layer
shear mixing
might be due to the removal of mass by convective mixing, creating an unstable shear/slip plane
shear mixing
cause the powder bed to collapse
unstable shear/slip plane
occurs in high shear mixers or tumbling mixers where the action of the mixer induces velocity gradients within the powder bed
shear mixing
movement of indiv particles through voids
diffusive mixing