size_2 Flashcards
methods for size reduction
- wet grinding
- roll mill
- hammer mill
- cone mill
- micronizing mill
methods of size measurement
- microscopy
- sieving
- electrozone sensing
- laser diffraction
- light scattering
what is size reduction
mechanical process of reducing solid into smaller sub-division, also referred as comminution, pulverisation, grinding or milling
reasons for size reduction
- increase surface area for reaction
- improve extraction of active principle
- improve dispersibility in solution
- allow better mixing or blending !!
- enable rapid dissolution !!
- preliminary process in preparation of products !!
how does size affect dissolution
decrease size, increase SA, increase dissolution
energy is loss by
- elastic deformation
- plastic deformation without fracture
- deformation to initial cracks
- deformation of machine parts
- inter-particle friction
- particle-wall friction
- heaty, sound, vibration
milling process
particles fracture or abrade to give smaller particles:
- crack opening by tensile spreading at crack tip
- crack sliding by shear deformation parallel to crack direction
- crack tearing by shear deformation perpendicular to crack direction
consideration in size reduction
- properties of material: thermolability, MP, flammability, deformation characteristics
- fracture mechanics of particles: tensile strength, hardness
- mechanical- type of equipment: impact, shear or pressure, material in contact with product (stainless steel, SS304, 316), temperature control
size reduction mechanism
- impact: particle concussion by a single force (hammer)
- compression: particle disintegration by two rigid forces (nut cracker)
- shear: produced by particle to particle interaction (scissors)
- attrition: arising from particles scraping against one another or against a rigid surface (grinding stone)
advantage of wet grinding
- eliminate dust
- easier to handle material
- use less energy
- increase mill capacity
disadvantage of wet grinding
- increase wear of grinding medium
- not applicable to soluble materials
- may need to dry products
roll milling
grind paste, coarse crushing, peripheral velocity of rolls and clearance between rolls can be varied
best for soft material like creams with particulate
types of hammer mill
- rotor type/ rasping screen: lo energy calibrating mill
- knife edge rotor: comminutor/ chopping mill- suitable for herbal cellulose breakdown
- impact edge: pulverisation powder grinding
which rotor speed is most effective
medium is most efficient and effective
- high speed: traps many small particles within the chamber
- low speed: very slow and inefficient, trapping mainly large particles
advantages of hammer mill technology
- several models available, vertical and horizontal designs
- medium to high shear applications
- blades and screens are interchangeable
- suitable for very hard materials