Physical Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products services
Minimize costly development failures and ensure product stability with our comprehensive physical characterization pharmaceutical testing. From early-stage development through quality control, our experienced scientists help you understand the critical physical properties that impact your product's performance, processability, and market success.
What is physical characterization testing at Element?
Physical characterization testing analyzes the key properties of pharmaceutical materials that affect product performance, stability, appearance, and processability. At Element, we provide comprehensive physical properties testing for pharmaceutical development, from raw materials through to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), helping you make informed decisions throughout your product lifecycle and solving failure-related problems.
What can Element offer you for physical characterization testing?
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
We’re a leading provider of characterization testing for pharmaceutical products. Our scientists have extensive experience with an array of product types, from raw materials to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, and our comprehensive testing program helps you understand the physical properties critical to product success and provides you with a valuable competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Light Microscopy (LM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Particles Size Distribution (PSD)
- Surface area analysis
- Loss On Drying (LOD)
- Physical property measurements (viscosity, refractive index, surface tension, density)
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our scientists work closely with you throughout testing, offering flexible solutions tailored to your specific requirements. We provide critical characterization for new product development, specification verification and establishment, formulation and deformulation of products, quality control verification, and problem-solving support for failure-related issues.
Our scientists can apply a variety of physical characterization techniques, including:
- Light Microscopy (LM)
- Microscopic image analysis
- Particles Size Distribution (PSD) by light scattering
- Particle counting
- Surface area by nitrogen gas absorption
- Loss On Drying (LOD)
- Viscosity
- Refractive index
- Surface tension
- Density
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
- X-Ray Diffraction equipment
- Advanced microscopy systems
- Thermal analysis instruments
- Particle analysis technology
- Physical property measurement systems
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page.
Materials we test
Raw Materials:
- Raw pharmaceutical ingredients
- Base materials for formulation
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API):
- New APIs under development
- Existing APIs requiring verification
Finished Products:
- New pharmaceutical products
- Existing pharmaceutical formulations
- Quality control samples
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Preventing Costly Development Failures
Product Performance Uncertainty
Manufacturing Process Challenges
Quality Control Verification
Why Choose Element
Comprehensive Testing Capabilities
Established Experts
Flexible Custom Solutions
Protected Innovation Journey
Frequently asked questions
What physical properties can impact my pharmaceutical product?
Physical properties affect product performance, stability, appearance, and processability. Understanding these characteristics early in development is crucial for success.
When in the development process should I start physical characterization testing?
The earlier you start the better. Testing from the earliest stage of pharmaceutical development is optimal, giving you a competitive advantage by minimizing potential costly product failures later in the development phase.
What microscopic analysis capabilities do you offer?
We provide both Light Microscopy (LM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and microscopic image analysis for detailed characterization of pharmaceutical materials.
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