UNIT I-Impurities in pharmaceutical substances-10hrs
History of Pharmacopeia. Sources and types of impurities. Principle involved in Limit test for chlorides, sulphates, iron, arsenic, lead and heavy metals. Modified limit test for chlorides and sulphates.
Radioactivity, measurement of radioactivity, Half life, Isotopes and study of Radioisotopes. Sodium Iodide. storage conditions, precautions and applications of radioactive pharmaceuticals.