Powder Characterisation

XRPD / DSC

Solid state
Crystallinity
Polymorphism
Amorphous content
Eutectic determination

Hygroscopicity, Hydrate or solvate formation, Solid state, …

Compatibility study
Excipient screening

Water or solvent content
(free or bounded)
Solvent identification

Specific Surface Area

Droplet Size Distribution
Particle Size Distribution
(wet and dry dispersion)

Shape, Size
Surface characteristics
Micro Porosity