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Swamy NGN et al.: Study of the binding properties of hydroxypropyl guar and its utilization in the formulation and evaluation of metoprolol tartarate tablets Figure 1: Untapped and tapped BD recording for 20/40#MT granules made with 1% w/v of HPG. Figure 2: Untapped and tapped BD recording for 20/40#MT granules made with 1% w/v of NaCMC. RGUHS J Pharm Sci | Vol 2 | Issue 1 | Jan–Mar, 2012 47

Swamy NGN et al.: Study of the binding properties of hydroxypropyl guar and its utilization in the formulation and evaluation of metoprolol tartarate tablets Figure 3: Influence of percentage lactose fines on the angle of repose for 20/40# lactose granules. Figure 4: Influence of percentage lactose fines on the rate of flow for 20/40# lactose granules. talc % w/w on the θ and the fl ow rates is depicted in fi gure 5 and 6. From the studies carried out at “b” and “c” above, it could be concluded that the optimum fi nes concentration was 10% w/w and optimum glidant concentration was 2% w/w of talc powder. (d) Determination of Carr’s index for 20/40 mesh MT granules containing 10% w/w fi nes and blended with 2% w/w of Talc powder The graphical representation for granules made with 1% w/v HPG as binder are shown in fi gure 7 and for granules made with 1% w/v NaCMC is shown in fi gure 8. Carr’s Index is calculated by using the formula CI = (Dt – Db/ Dt) × 100 (4) (e) Hausner’s ratio It is an index of ease for powder fl ow. It is calculated by the following formula, Hausner s ratio Dt ' = (5) Db 48 RGUHS J Pharm Sci | Vol 2 | Issue 1 | Jan–Mar, 2012

Swamy NGN et al.: Study of the binding properties of hydroxypropyl guar and its utilization in the formulation and evaluation of metoprolol tartarate tablets<br />

Figure 3: Influence of percentage lactose fines on the angle of repose for 20/40# lactose granules.<br />

Figure 4: Influence of percentage lactose fines on the rate of flow for 20/40# lactose granules.<br />

talc % w/w on the θ and the fl ow rates is depicted in<br />

fi gure 5 and 6.<br />

From the studies carried out at “b” and “c” above, it<br />

could be concluded that the optimum fi nes concentration<br />

was 10% w/w and optimum glidant concentration was<br />

2% w/w of talc powder.<br />

(d) Determination of Carr’s index for 20/40 mesh<br />

MT granules containing 10% w/w fi nes and<br />

blended with 2% w/w of Talc powder<br />

The graphical representation for granules made with<br />

1% w/v HPG as binder are shown in fi gure 7 and<br />

for granules made with 1% w/v NaCMC is shown<br />

in fi gure 8. Carr’s Index is calculated by using the<br />

formula<br />

CI = (Dt – Db/ Dt) × 100 (4)<br />

(e) Hausner’s ratio<br />

It is an index of ease for powder fl ow. It is calculated by<br />

the following formula,<br />

Hausner s ratio Dt<br />

' = (5)<br />

Db<br />

48 RGUHS J Pharm Sci | Vol 2 | Issue 1 | Jan–Mar, 2012

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