This unique reference provides the first systematic coverage available in a single-source volume on the application of materials science techniques to the pharmaceutical field-offering a comprehensive program for the physical characterization of raw materials, drug substances, and formulated products.Overview of Physical Characterization Methodology, Harry G. Brittain Ultraviolet Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy, Harry G. Brittain Vibrational Spectroscopy, David E. Bugay and Adrian C. Williams Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry, David E. Bugay Particle Morphology: Optical and Electron Microscopies, Ann W. Newman and Harry G. Brittain Particle Size Distribution, Cynthia Randall X-Ray Powder Diffractometry, Raj Suryanarayanan Thermal Methods of Analysis, James A. McCauley and Harry G. Brittain Micromeritics, Ann W. Newman Physical and Mechanical Property Characterization of Powders, Gregory E. Amidon> Solubility of Pharmaceutical Solids, David J.W. Grant and Harry G. Brittain Sorption of Water by Solids, Mark J. Kontny and George Zografi