News — Flow-Through Cell

The following article has been authored by John Heaney.  Like the reciprocating cylinder (Apparatus 3), the flow-through diffusion cell (Apparatus 4) is quite rare compared to baskets (Apparatus 1) and paddles (Apparatus 2).  But there are some distinct advantages to flow-through cell that can make it a boon to certain formulations. The design of the flow-through cell consists of a cell with specific dimensions with the dissolution media fed through it by a pump.  The dissolution media is typically stored in a reservoir.  The media can be recirculated which is referred to as a closed-system; or constantly dispensed and collected...