EXPERIMENT 12

TABLET THICKNESS AND DIAMETER

Tablet thickness and diameter are important in process quality control, because
exceeding to the required size may affect the other stages such as blister packing process and
for tablet thickness may affect tablet hardness.

OBJECTIVE: To be able to use the Vernier caliper and perform the in-process quality
control, tablet thickness and diameter.

APPARATUS / GLASSWARE: Forceps, Vernier caliper, watch glass

MATERIALS / SAMPLES: 10 tablets

PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect the tablets, remove any powder debris.

2. Measure the tablet thickness and diameter of each tablet using Vernier caliper.
Note: Do not hold the tablets with your bare hands. Use forceps or wear gloves.
3. Record the thickness and the diameter.
4. Compute for the average tablet thickness and tablet diameter.
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EXPERIMENT 12

TABLET THICKNESS AND DIAMETER

DATA AND RESULT:

Sample No. Tablet thickness Tablet diameter

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average:

COMPUTATION:

Average tablet thickness / diameter = Total of all the tablet thickness measurement / 10

CONCLUSION:
QUESTION/S:

1. Enumerate the different tablet shapes available in the market and give examples for each.

2. What is/are the importance of measuring tablet thickness and diameter?

3. Draw a diagram on how a tablet’s thickness and diameter are measured depending on its
shape.