Powder Flowability Index Calculator
Carr's Index & Hausner Ratio for powder flow assessment
Enter Powder Density Values
Mass of powder divided by its bulk volume
Mass of powder divided by its tapped volume
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Formulae
Carr's Index = (ρₜ - ρᵦ)/ρₜ × 100
Hausner Ratio = ρₜ / ρᵦ
ρₜ = tapped density, ρᵦ = bulk density
Applications
- • Tablet manufacturing
- • Capsule filling
- • Powder blending
- • Quality control
Factors Affecting Flow
- • Particle size & distribution
- • Particle shape & surface texture
- • Moisture content
- • Cohesive forces