Mixing Flashcards
Define positive mixing.
Components mix spontaneously with no energy required, irreversible by diffusion
Give an example of components that exhibit positive mixing.
Two miscible liquids
Define negative mixing.
Components tend to separate, requires constant energy input to maintain desired dispersion
Give an example of components that exhibit negative mixing.
Suspension with low viscosity solution
Define neutral mixing.
No tendency for components to mix or separate spontaneously, possible to separate with energy
Give an example of components that exhibit neutral mixing.
Two solid powders
What are random mixtures?
Components are perfectly mixed
What is ordered mixing?
Components are not completely independent of each other and give a spontaneous degree of order in the mix
What is the scale of scrutiny?
Measure used to determine the extent of random mixing to have occurred, dependent on sample size
What mixer should be used for potent drugs?
Diffuse mixer
What mixer should be used for particles that tend to aggregate?
High shear mixer
Describe the features of convection mixing?
Macroscopic
Relatively quick
Extended time need for random mixing
Transfer of particle group through powder bed
Describe the features of shear mixing?
Interface mixing
Flows one layer of material over another
Results in moving layers at different speeds
Describe the features of diffusion mixing?
Allows movement of individual particles for true random mix
Powder bed is forced to move
Generates space between particles
Describe the features of tumbling mixers?
Mix blending granules or free flowing powders
Rotates about an axis at controlled speed
Powder weight 50g-100kg
Occupies approximated half of the mixer volume