Ammonium chloride
Ammonium chloride is a chemical compound commonly used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food processing. Spray drying is a technique that has been explored for the production of ammonium chloride powder, offering advantages such as improved handling, storage stability, and controlled release.
The areas of focus in spray drying of ammonium chloride include optimizing the process parameters, such as the inlet and outlet temperatures, atomizer type, and feed rate, to achieve the desired particle size, morphology, and flow properties of the powder. Additionally, research has been conducted to evaluate the impact of different additives and excipients on the physical and chemical properties of the powder, such as its solubility, caking tendency, and moisture absorption.
Furthermore, spray drying has been investigated as a method for producing ammonium chloride particles with tailored properties, such as controlled release or improved dissolution rate, for specific applications. For instance, in the agriculture industry, spray-dried ammonium chloride formulations can offer slow and controlled nutrient release for fertilizers. In pharmaceutical applications, spray-dried ammonium chloride powders can be used in inhalable formulations for respiratory conditions. Overall, spray drying of ammonium chloride provides a promising approach for enhancing the functionality and performance of this compound in various industries.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
