Particle Shape
Industry experts, especially pharmaceutical, are now looking to
characterize particle shape in addition to particle size, to gain a better
understanding of how shape can effect the various properties of a product.
More
are recognizing the significance of particle shape and size as well as their
impact on the physical characteristics of many particulate materials.
The ability to accurately analyse and characterize particle shape and size by
image analysis can significantly improve your company’s manufacturing
efficiency. It can also improve product performance for maximum effectiveness.
Recently, the use of image analysis is increasingly being recognized as the most
reliable technique to characterize particle shape and also to characterize a
particle size and volume distribution. Traditional methods such as laser
diffraction, although highly efficient, give limited information on particle
shape, proving image analysis as the best tool for performing particle analysis.
The PsS POLA
3000TM
uses a synchronous strobe light source and a CCD to continuously
capture images of the particles in motion. A particle classification by particle
size, aspect ratio and shape factors are possible.
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