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Table 3 Micromeritics and rheological properties of Khaya senegalensis gum powder

From: Formulation and development of metformin-loaded microspheres using Khaya senegalensis (Meliaceae) gum as co-polymer

Parameter

Results ± SD

Bulk density (g/mL)

0.57 ± 0.01

Tapped density (g/mL)

0.75 ± 0.01

Angle of repose (°)

34.72 ± 0.97

Carr’s index

23.68 ± 1.91

Hausner’s ratio

1.31 ± 0.03

Swelling index

3.41 ± 0.01