Solid State Flashcards
1
Q
why are solids important in pharmacy medicines
A
more stable
easy to transport
2
Q
solid form is …………….
A
patentable
3
Q
different forms of solid
A
amorphous
crystalline
4
Q
different forms of crystalline
A
single-component
multi-component
5
Q
forms single-component can take
A
polymorphs
6
Q
forms multi-components can take
A
co-crystals—–> hydrates——> solvates—-> salts
7
Q
a crystalline solid is thermodynamically ………
A
solid
8
Q
what is a hydrate
A
water molecule in crystal structure
9
Q
what is a solvate
A
non-water solvent and molecule in crystal structure
