Editing Micronization (section)

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'''Micronization''' is the [[Process (engineering)|process]] of reducing the [[average]] [[diameter]] of a [[solid]] material's particles. Traditional techniques for micronization focus on mechanical means, such as [[Milling (machining)|milling]] and [[Grinding (abrasive cutting)|grinding]]. Modern techniques make use of the properties of supercritical fluids and manipulate the principles of [[solubility]].

The term micronization usually refers to the reduction of average particle diameters to the [[Micrometre|micrometer]] range, but can also describe further reduction to the [[nanometer]] scale. Common applications include the production of active chemical ingredients, foodstuff ingredients, and [[Pharmaceutical drug|pharmaceuticals]]. These chemicals need to be micronized to increase efficacy.