Sieving

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010850",
  "term": "Sieving",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mechanical process used to separate particles of different sizes by passing them through a mesh or screen with defined pore dimensions. This technique is commonly employed in pharmaceutical manufacturing to classify powders and granules based on their particle size distribution. The effectiveness of sieving depends on the mesh size and particle characteristics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 995 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sieving/"
}