polymer-characterization
Specialized skill for polymer materials analysis including molecular weight distribution, thermal transitions, crystallinity, and rheological properties
Profile →npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill polymer-characterization --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Polymer Characterization Skill ## Purpose The Polymer Characterization skill provides comprehensive analysis capabilities for polymeric materials, enabling systematic evaluation of molecular weight, thermal behavior, crystallinity, mechanical properties, and chemical structure essential for polymer science and engineering applications. ## Capabilities - Molecular weight distribution analysis (GPC/SEC) - Thermal transition identification (Tg, Tm, Tc) - Crystallinity determination (DSC, XRD) - Rheological property analysis (viscosity, viscoelasticity) - Chemical structure verification (FTIR, NMR) - Degradation pathway analysis - Additive and filler content determination - Polymer blend compatibility assessment ## Usage Guidelines ### Molecular Weight Analysis (GPC/SEC) 1. **Sample Preparation** - Dissolve in appropriate solvent (THF, DMF, chloroform) - Filter through 0.45 um membrane - Prepare at 1-5 mg/mL concentration 2. **Calibration** - Use narrow molecular weight standards (PS, PMMA, PEO) - Apply universal calibration with Mark-Houwink parameters - Consider absolute methods (light scattering, viscometry) 3. **Data Analysis** - Calculate Mn, Mw, Mz averages - Determine polydisp
- Purpose
- Capabilities
- Usage Guidelines
- Molecular Weight Analysis (GPC/SEC)
- Thermal Analysis for Polymers
- Rheological Characterization
- Chemical Structure Analysis
- Process Integration
- Input Schema
- Output Schema
- Best Practices
- Integration Points
What does the polymer-characterization skill do?
Specialized skill for polymer materials analysis including molecular weight distribution, thermal transitions, crystallinity, and rheological properties
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill polymer-characterization --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.