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obtained the max<strong>im</strong>um deviation of the strength 1 c not higher than ± 0,13 kPa, not<br />

dependent on the level of consolidation pressure. These authors have reported<br />

good repeatability of results with deviation not higher than 5%. According to the<br />

authors, the reproducibility of the tester, together with operator independence and<br />

fairly rapid test procedure make the equipment a suitable tool for quality control<br />

of powders. Accuracy of the method allows for flow property deviations from<br />

batch to batch in batch production operations. The equipment may be also used<br />

for investigations of the compaction properties of slightly compacted samples,<br />

determination of the modulus of elasticity, or examinations of stress relaxation<br />

and creep phenomena of powders.<br />

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13.2. Carr Indices<br />

Chemical industry and, particularly, pharmaceutical industry need characterization<br />

of fine powders. Flowability determines operations of transport, mixing,<br />

dosing, storage granulation or forming tablets. Carr Indices are willingly used by<br />

practitioners of those industries, and were standardized by the American Society for<br />

Testing Materials [7]. The method can be applied to free flowing and moderately<br />

cohesive powders and granular materials up to 2 mm in size. Materials must be able<br />

to pour through a 7.0 ± 1.0 mm diameter funnel outlet when in aerated state. The<br />

method consists of eight measurements and two calculations to provide ten tests for<br />

Carr Indices. These ten tests are as follows:

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