Different techniques of Pharmaceutical analysis
Pharmaceutical analysis involves the development and application of methods to determine the identity, purity, quality, and quantity of pharmaceutical substances and formulations. There are several techniques used in pharmaceutical analysis, including:
Chromatography:
This is a group of techniques used to separate and analyze components of a mixture. Common types of chromatography used in pharmaceutical analysis include high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), and thin-layer chromatography (TLC).
Spectroscopy:
This is a group of techniques used to measure the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. Common types of spectroscopy used in pharmaceutical analysis include ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Electrophoresis:
This is a technique used to separate and analyze charged particles in a solution. Common types of electrophoresis used in pharmaceutical analysis include capillary electrophoresis (CE) and gel electrophoresis.
Mass spectrometry:
This is a technique used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions. Mass spectrometry is used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.
Thermal analysis:
This is a group of techniques used to measure changes in a sample’s physical or chemical properties as a function of temperature or time. Common types of thermal analysis used in pharmaceutical analysis include differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
Microscopy:
This is a group of techniques used to examine the morphology and structure of a sample. Common types of microscopy used in pharmaceutical analysis include light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Titration:
This is a technique used to determine the concentration of a substance in a sample by reacting it with a solution of known concentration. Common types of titration used in pharmaceutical analysis include acid-base titration, redox titration, and complexometric titration.
Overall, the choice of technique will depend on the specific needs of the analysis, the characteristics of the sample, and the sensitivity and accuracy required for the analysis.
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