TABLE 3.
POWDER PROPERTIES OF SC-MCC AND AVICEL PH 101
| Parameters | SC-MCC | Avicel PH 101 |
|---|---|---|
| True density (g/ml) | 1.46 (0.08) | 1.40 (0.06) |
| Bulk density (g/ml) | 0.27 (0.01) | 0.31 (0.04) |
| Tapped density (g/ml) | 0.48 (0.0) | 0.42 (0.12) |
| Porosity (%) | 81.60 | 78.00 |
| Flow properties: | ||
| (a) Angle of repose (°) | 52.17(0.0) | 41.20 (0.46) |
| (b) Hausner index | 1.71 | 1.35 |
| (c) Compressibility index (%) | 43.75 | 26.00 |
| Hydration capacity | 3.90 (0.01) | 2.17 (0.01) |
| Swelling capacity (%) | 85.00 (3.5) | 21.40 (0.03) |
| Moisture sorption capacity (%) | 24.00 (1.6) | 16.60 (0.24) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.20 (1.12) | 7.40 (0.4) |
Values in parenthesis indicate standard deviation for three determinations. SC-MCC is microcrystalline cellulose from Sorghum caudatum.