Methods of searching for solid forms and screening a sample according to its forms

Abstract

Methods for searching for possible forms of a sample and methods of screening a sample according to its form comprise disposing the sample in at least one receptacle that defines a capillary space, such as a capillary tube. The sample is solidified to generate at least one solid form or semisolid form, and the generated form is analyzed and classified. The analysis may determine differences in molecular arrangement of the various forms or characteristics that reflect the form. The methods may employ a plurality of samples, conditions, or receptacles in an effort to generate a variety of forms, so that all or a high percentage of possible forms are obtained.

1 . A method of searching for possible forms of a sample, said method comprising the steps of: 
 disposing the sample on one or more receptacles, where at least one of the receptacles defines a capillary space, and the sample is disposed within the capillary space;    solidifying the sample in or on said receptacles to generate at least one form, wherein said at least one form is a solid or semisolid;    analyzing said at least one form in a manner wherein the analytical result is indicative of the generated form; and    classifying said at least one form.    
     
     
         2 - 56 . (canceled)