Particle & Material Characterization

Understanding the links between Size, Rheology, Shape and Dispersion Stability
Date: January 27, 2009
Location: Lev Hakongressim, Weizmann Science Park, Ness Ziona
Course Language: English
 
Category: R&D
Duration: 1 - Day Course
Hours: 08:30 – 17:00
Registration: 
Price: 680 NIS+VAT
Credit Points: 0
SKU: 09290

Routine testing of particle size, shape and rheological properties are common practice in many laboratories across the world. In isolation, results from such tests provide valuable information regarding physical properties of different materials such dissolution rate for pharmaceutical products, gloss capabilities of paints, stability of inks in suspension are just a few examples.
However combining and understanding the results from all these tests can be even more useful and assist with product formulation,
problem solving and overall understanding and control of a material.

The one day seminar will provide a basic and practical overview of Particle size and distribution, shape, rheology, dispersion stability and how these various material properties can be linked together and used in conjunction with each other for enhanced product understanding.
Benefits to the Participants
  • Understanding Particle size analysis and distribution
  • A clear understanding of Viscosity and Rheology
  • Understanding The link between size, rheological properties and dispersion stability of a particle system
  • A clear view of Particle shape analysis
Issues to be covered
  • Overview of Particle Size analysis
  • The importance of the size distribution and what it can mean
  • Viscosity and Rheology - what's the difference ?
  • The link between size, rheological properties and dispersion stability of a particle system
  • The importance of particle shape
Who should attend
VP Operations, Production Managers, Quality Unit Directors, QA / QC, Quality Unit Supervisors, personnel involved in product development, Operations and Production personnel and Supervisors, Laboratory personnel and any other person involved directly or indirectly in particle and material characterization.
About the Speaker
Stuart Wakefield is involved in particle and material characterization for over 20 years. He is experienced in Light Microscopy, Laser diffraction, Dynamic Light Scattering, automated particle shape analysis, Rehology and Zeta potential.